How to Make Acapulco Margarita Grouper - A Step-by-Step Guide

For seafood lovers looking for a delicious and refreshing way to prepare grouper, the Acapulco Margarita Grouper recipe is a must-try. This dish combines the fresh and vibrant flavors of the coast with the delicate and flaky texture of grouper to create a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Grouper is a mild-tasting fish with a firm texture, making it a great canvas for bold and zesty flavors. In this recipe, the fish is marinated in a tangy and citrusy margarita marinade that infu...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) grouper fillets
  • ⅓ cup tequila
  • ½ cup orange liqueur
  • ¾ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 2 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place fish in a shallow baking dish. In a bowl, stir together the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and olive oil. Pour mixture over fillets, and rub into fish. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour, turning the fillets once.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and sugar. Season to taste with salt. Set salsa aside.
  • Remove fillets from marinade, and pat dry. Brush the fillets with oil, and sprinkle with ground black pepper. In a small saucepan, boil remaining marinade for several minutes. Remove from heat, and strain out garlic cloves. Set aside to cool.
  • Grill fish for 4 minutes per side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Transfer fillets to a serving dish. Transfer the fish to a serving plate. Spoon salsa over the fish, and drizzle with the cooked marinade to serve.
  • Nutrition

    511 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 1245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 993mg