Fried Grouper Recipe 🐟 Crispy, Golden Perfection | Quick 5-Min Seafood Dinner That Will Wow Guests!

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is more affordable.

grouper fillets

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia is a leaner alternative, while catfish is often less expensive.

Soak grouper fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.

Combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.

Remove fillets from buttermilk and let excess drip off.

Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Carefully add fillets to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Use a slotted spatula to transfer cooked fillets to a paper towel-lined plate.

Serve immediately with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley.

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