Gulf Coast Grilled Grouper with Creole Butter Sauce and Asparagus

Gulf Coast Grilled Grouper with Creole Butter Sauce and Asparagus ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Grouper Fillets
• 2 tbsp Creole Seasoning
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1 Shallot, finely diced
• 1/4 cup Dry White Wine
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Hot Sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 1 lb Asparagus Spears
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

How to make Gulf Coast Grilled Grouper with Creole Butter Sauce and Asparagus

1. Prepare the Asparagus: Snap off the woody ends of 1 lb asparagus spears. Drizzle the asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Creole Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add 1 finely diced shallot and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened, but not browned.
3. Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and bring to a gentle simmer, allowing it to reduce slightly for 2 minutes. This helps to cook off the alcohol and concentrate the flavors.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1/2 tsp hot sauce (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Keep warm.
5. Prepare the Grouper: Pat 1.5 lbs grouper fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season both sides generously with 2 tbsp Creole seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
7. Place the seasoned asparagus spears perpendicular to the grill grates to prevent them from falling through. Grill for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp and slightly charred.
8. Once the asparagus is nearly done, place the seasoned grouper fillets on the hot grill. Grill for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and has an internal temperature of 145°F.
9. Carefully remove the grilled grouper and asparagus from the grill using sturdy tongs and a spatula.
10. Serve the Gulf Coast Grilled Grouper immediately, spooning a generous amount of the warm Creole Butter Sauce over each fillet.
11. Arrange the grilled asparagus alongside the grouper for a complete and flavorful meal.

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