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Tropical Grouper with Spicy Coconut

Tropical Grouper with Spicy Coconut: Your Weeknight Tropical Escape

Experience a delightful flavor combination with Tropical Grouper in a rich, creamy coconut sauce—an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Grouper substitute with snapper or halibut if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste, white pepper for milder flavor
For the Coconut Sauce
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk shake well before opening
  • 1 chili Chili use fresh or dried, based on heat preference
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil can substitute with coconut oil

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Ladle

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chili and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the grouper fillets. Let rest at room temperature.
  3. In another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Cook grouper fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and opaque.
  4. Serve grouper on plates and spoon coconut sauce generously over each fillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider serving with jasmine rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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