HOW TO COOK GROUPER FILLETS RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the Fish: Pour some of the buttermilk into a shallow baking dish and add the fish fillets; add more buttermilk as needed to completely cover all the fillets. Let the fillets rest for half an hour. 2. Preheat the oven for 200�F to keep the first batch of fish hot. Warm a serving platter in the oven. Have ready a baking rack set on top of a baking sheet for draining the fish. 3. Put the seasoned flour on a plate or a small platter. One at a time, shake any extra buttermilk off each fillet and dip it into the flour on both sides, making sure it is covered, but not too thickly, then shake off any extra flour and lay the fillets on wax paper. 4. Fry the Fish: Heat a heavy skillet (at least 10 inches wide) over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the oil or lard to a depth of � inch, then add the bacon grease or butter. When the fat is sizzling, drop in half the fish. Fry until crisp and golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes, or longer for thicker fillets, then turn the pieces?just once!?with a long, wide spatula and let crisp on the bottom. Drain on the rack and keep warm?still on the rack?in the oven until all the fish is cooked. Add more oil or lard to the pan if needed to fry the second batch, and make sure it's hot before adding the fish. 5. Make the Tartar Sauce: Stir the mayonnaise, pickles, scallions, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Let it sit for a bit to mellow and then taste it?you may want to add more lemon juice or some cayenne or Dijon mustard. 6. Serve the fried fish on a platter surrounded with lemon wedges, with tartar sauce on the side.

Steps:

• Cut the fish fillets into 3-inch pieces. Season with 1 tablespoon of the rub. Set aside in the refrigerator. Make a roux by combining the oil and flour in a large cast-iron or enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir slowly with a wire whisk or wooden spoon for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the roux becomes dark brown, the color of chocolate. Add the celery, onions, bell peppers, and chilies. Cook, stirring often, for 6 to 7 minutes. Add the bay leaves and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, water, and the remaining 1 teaspoon rub. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, for about 1 hour, or until a thin oil film appears on the surface. Stir occasionally to prevent the mixture from sticking. Increase the heat to medium, add the broth, salt, and cayenne and cook for about 15 minutes. Lay the fish in the mixture and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add the green onions and parsley. Remove the bay leaves. Serve hot.