Thai-Style Grouper
LEVEL: Medium 50 MINS 2 Servings
Fresh Grouper is a lean, moist fish with a distinctive yet mild flavor, large flakes and a firm texture. A simple and declious asian style twist will take this fish to a new level.
Ingredients
- 2 Grouper Portions Chopped (4 oz. or 6 oz.)
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Olive Oil to Taste
- Garnish with Thin Sliced Peppers and Boston Bibb Lettuce
Buttermilk Batter
- 2 Cups Buttermilk
- 1 Cup Flour
- ½ TSP Seasoned Salt
- 1 TSP Garlic Powder
Thai Curry Sauce
- 2 TBSP Vegetable Oil
- 1 TBSP minced garlic
- 1 TBSP Red Curry Paste
- ⅓ Cup Peanut Butter
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
- ½ TSP Chili Powder
- ½ TSP Cayenne Pepper
- ½ TSP Fish Sauce
- 1 TSP Sesame Oil
- 1 (13.5 ounce) Can Coconut Milk
- Pre-heat oil to 350°F.
- Chop Grouper into pieces
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, and garlic powder.
- Dip Grouper pieces into buttermilk then dredge in flour.
- Place battered Grouper into fryer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Place fried Grouper onto rack to drain
Thai Curry Sauce
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the garlic, and cook until the aroma of the garlic has mellowed, about 1 minute.
- Add the red curry paste, and stir for 1 minute more.
- Whisk in the peanut butter, brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, fish sauce, sesame oil, and coconut milk.
- Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and is smooth.
Plate Presentation
- Place 1 or 2 slices of Boston bibb lettuce onto plate
- Layer grouper pieces onto lettuce
- Drizzle Thai Curry Sauce onto Grouper pieces or serve sauce in a ramekin
- Top with thin sliced peppers
