Margarita Grouper Fillets
- 6 (6-ounce) grouper fillets
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded serrano chile
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tequila
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- Cooking spray
- Chopped fresh chives (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Place the fillets in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, cilantro, and the next 7 ingredients (cilantro through garlic clove) in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Pour cilantro mixture over the fillets, and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
- Prepare grill.
- Remove fish from dish; discard marinade. Place fish on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Garnish fish with chopped chives and lime wedges, if desired.
- Note: Store cooked fillets in refrigerator for up to 1 day.
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grouper, salt, fresh cilantro, onion, sugar, seeded serrano chile, lime juice, tequila, vegetable oil, garlic, cooking spray, fresh chives, lime wedges
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/margarita-grouper-fillets (may not work)