Fennel Crusted Grouper
Toasted fennel seeds along with dill, and thyme make a terrific crust for grouper in this recipe developed by Chef Allen Susser of Chef Allen's Restaurant, in Aventura, Florida.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Fennel Seed
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Dill Weed
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
- 2 pounds grouper fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
Instructions
- Toast fennel seeds in small dry skillet on medium heat 30 seconds or until aromatic.
- Immediately remove from skillet to avoid over-toasting.
- Crush seeds in small bowl with mortar and pestle, spice mill, clean coffee grinder or rolling pin. Mix with dill, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Rub spice mixture evenly on both sides of grouper fillets. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets; cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Add white wine; cook for 1 minute.
Notes
Serve with Vanilla Beurre Blanc for a special presentation.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 132 Cholesterol: 42mg Sodium: 207mg Protein: 22g Total Fat: 5g Fiber: 0g Carbohydrate: 0g
Attribution
Recipe used with permission from:
McCormick
