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filets of blackened grouper with mango salsa garnish.
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Blackened Grouper with Mango Salsa

Blackened grouper with mango salsa is a delicious and quick summer weeknight meal. The grouper is cooked perfectly tender and flaky, and the mango salsa adds a touch of sweetness that perfectly complements the fish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American, American Southern
Servings: 4
Calories: 341kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

Mango Salsa

  • 1 large mango seeded, peeled, and diced
  • 1 large avocado seeded, peeled, and diced
  • ½ small red onion diced
  • ½ medium jalapeno seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced fine
  • ¼ cup cilantro fresh chopped
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice fresh squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

For Blackened Grouper

  • 4 tablespoon Blackening seasoning store bought or our recipe
  • 24 oz grouper filets about 4 medium filets
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
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Instructions

Prepare the Mango Salsa

  • In a large bowl, combine the diced mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeno, garlic, and fresh cilantro.
    1 large mango, 1 large avocado, ½ small red onion, ½ medium jalapeno, ¼ cup cilantro, 2 cloves garlic
  • Add the fresh lime juice and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine and refrigerate to chill while preparing the blackened grouper filets.
    3 tablespoon lime juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Blacken Grouper Filets

  • Rinse the grouper filets and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Sprinkle the blackening seasoning evenly over each side of the grouper filets. Rub in gently to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed and adheres to the grouper filets.
    4 tablespoon Blackening seasoning, 24 oz grouper filets
  • Heat 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot.
    2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Place the seasoned grouper filets into the hot skillet and cook 2 - 3 minutes on each side. Cook time will depend on the thickness of the filets.
  • Remove blackened grouper filets from the heat and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with the chilled mango salsa on top, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1307mg | Potassium: 1202mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg