Skillet-Braised Grouper with Tomatoes, Onions, and Capers

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Once you get the prep work done, this dish is done in a flash! Grouper is mildly flavored, with a gently firm white flesh, and the tomatoes, onions, and capers in the sauce really shine. Sliced, sauteed zucchini makes a great side dish.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets grouper fillets

  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ cup chopped red onion

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 cups chopped Roma tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar

  • ¼ cup capers, drained

  • 4 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat grouper fillets dry and add to the skillet. Cook until lightly browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate. Lightly season the uncooked side with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

  2. Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Cook and stir onion over medium heat for 1 minute. Add garlic and stir for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, red wine vinegar, and agave. Move the vegetables to one side of the skillet.

  3. Return fillets to the skillet, uncooked side-down. Evenly distribute the vegetables around and over the fish. Sprinkle capers on top. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, until the thickest part of the fillet flakes with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes.

  4. Serve each fillet with vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute honey for agave if desired.

Use 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, instead of Roma tomatoes, if desired.

Cooking time for fish will vary, depending on the thickness of the fillet.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264 Calories
9g Fat
11g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 415mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 1023mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.