Grouper

[Aloha1]

Since the new Chef at Belle Glade decided to remove grouper from the menu, does anyone know a restaurant that still serves it? I'm talking grilled or sauteed , not fried.

[JSR22]

Wolfgang Puck in Brownwood and it is delicious.

[golfing eagles]

Since the new Chef at Belle Glade decided to remove grouper from the menu, does anyone know a restaurant that still serves it? I'm talking grilled or sauteed , not fried.

Agree with Wolfgang Puck's

Last week there was a post regarding the grouper "special" at Chop House, came with shrimp and scallops. The poster was put off since it cost $43 and he was not told the price. He assumed "special" meant special price, like a BOGO:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:.

[CWGUY]

:icon_wink: I'll bet we have posters who think "surf and turf" is a "filet o fish and a big mac" :icon_hungry:

[alwann]

When I started coming to Central Florida 15 years ago, you could get Grouper at virtually any restaurant on the street. Then the govt. said it was over-fished. And now it's available some places at premium prices. What's the story here?

[JSR22]

Grouper was available at ChopHouse tonight. I think it was $34

[Dan9871]

Fishermans Cove Resturaunt on 44 near Inverness has Grouper.

Grouper at Puck's is great.

[Mleeja]

:icon_wink: I'll bet we have posters who think "surf and turf" is a "filet o fish and a big mac" :icon_hungry:

Yum! I think I will go to Mickey D’s tomorrow and pick one up!:clap2:

[Chi-Town]

Grouper, Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi. Florida fish is hard to come by here in The Villages.

[kaydee]

Bone Fish

[bncuhler@verizon.net]

Since the new Chef at Belle Glade decided to remove grouper from the menu, does anyone know a restaurant that still serves it? I'm talking grilled or sauteed , not fried.

Try Legends. Grouper over a fennel and corn risotto. Delicious and reasonably priced!

[Phil D]

When I started coming to Central Florida 15 years ago, you could get Grouper at virtually any restaurant on the street. Then the govt. said it was over-fished. And now it's available some places at premium prices. What's the story here?
In Florida a lot of Restaurants in Florida and The Villages they were selling Grouper cheap ,but there was a lawsuit because it was white fish then they had to change there menus to say white fish.that was about 15 years ago.

[TJLAMPHERE]

Where is Legends???

[tunnecliffe@juno.com]

Best grouper sautéed is at fisherman’s cove, Inverness a little drive down 44. Well worth the trip.

[Gmaf6]

Agree with Wolfgang Puck...fantastic

[larbud]

In Florida a lot of Restaurants in Florida and The Villages they were selling Grouper cheap ,but there was a lawsuit because it was white fish then they had to change there menus to say white fish.that was about 15 years ago.

I once asked a waiter in Miami what they used for Grouper, He said tilapia mon!

[bilcon]

Where is Legends???

Arnold Palmer Restaurant

[chuckpedrey]

Try the Ugly Grouper on Anna Marie Island or Rattle Snake Jakes in Deerfield Beach.

Chuck ELHS ‘62 MSU ‘67

[hoopsterdad]

andouille crusted grouper at Harry's in Ocala.

[Veiragirl]

Since the new Chef at Belle Glade decided to remove grouper from the menu, does anyone know a restaurant that still serves it? I'm talking grilled or sauteed , not fried.


I had the grouper at Wolfgang Pucks. DELICIOUS:clap2:

[tophcfa]

Excellent fresh grouper At the Lighthouse seafood store (not the restaurant) on 466 just east of Morse Blvd. for $24 per pound. We cook it in a cast iron pan in our Webber grill, to die for.

[nick demis]

Since the new Chef at Belle Glade decided to remove grouper from the menu, does anyone know a restaurant that still serves it? I'm talking grilled or sauteed , not fried.

Why would they discontinue grouper? Next to haddock and salmon, it's probably one of the most popular alternative fish.

[Aloha way]

You can get grouper, snapper, mahi mahi all available at lighthouse fish market on 466. That’s if you want to cook at home.

[OhioBuckeye]

When I started coming to Central Florida 15 years ago, you could get Grouper at virtually any restaurant on the street. Then the govt. said it was over-fished. And now it's available some places at premium prices. What's the story here?

I would say they couldn’t sell enough because of the price, but they’re other fish that’s just as good & cheaper. But that’s just an opinion!

[CFrance]

Excellent fresh grouper At the Lighthouse seafood store (not the restaurant) on 466 just east of Morse Blvd. for $24 per pound. We cook it in a cast iron pan in our Webber grill, to die for.
And the lady there will tell you how she pan sautées it. Their fish is soooooo fresh. It never has that watery, I've-been-sitting-in-the-freezer.


Made Chilean Sea Bass for our son last week. He was slicing off raw slivers of it sushi-style before I could get it in the pan.

[gailhfarr]

Cook it yourself. Seafood trailer at Brownwood Market on Saturday sells it fresh

[CFrance]

Cook it yourself. Seafood trailer at Brownwood Market on Saturday sells it fresh
Is Brownwood Market open again?

[JSR22]

Is Brownwood Market open again?

I was at the market last Saturday and the seafood vendor was there.

[loufromnewjersey]

Grouper is in season now and available at every restaurant that serves fresh fish. But not necessarily at the restaurants that get their food from food companies like Sysco etc.

[Sailohio]

:icon_wink: I'll bet we have posters who think "surf and turf" is a "filet o fish and a big mac" :icon_hungry:

Well that is certainly pompous.

[celiarw]

Just had a wonderful Grouper dinner at Nancy Lopez's Legends restaurant. Highly recommend it!

[jarodrig]

Just had a wonderful Grouper dinner at Nancy Lopez's Legends restaurant. Highly recommend it!

The Legacy restaurant is at Nancy Lopez CC

The Legends restaurant is at Palmer’s CC

[jarodrig]

Roberto’s Ristorante located in Pinellas plaza has a grouper dish called Grouper Italiano. Grouper is sautéed in olive oil , fresh garlic and cherry tomatoes and with mussels and clams over linguini with a white wine sauce.

Delicious!! And only $18 !!

[graciegirl]

Every time I share a recipe on this forum, I wait to be ridiculed.

However. This is one that is easy and delicious. And yes, many of us have grown up cooking frozen fish that was not available close to our homes.

Frozen, unbreaded, naked Cod from Publix.

Melt 3-4 tablespoons of butter on cookie sheet. Place Frozen Cod that has been slathered with Hellmann's mayonnaise and coated with a mixture of flavored Panko crumbs and parmesan cheese on top of melted butter. Bake for 45 minutes at 350.

It is yummy.

Waiting to be criticized. I KNOW it's Cod and not Flounder. Midwesterners also love Salmon Patties from a can.

Recipe; Drain red salmon from can and smoosh all bones. (leave them in...rich source of calcium) Add beaten egg, finely diced onion, half a sleeve of smooshed Ritz crackers. Mix all together with your clean hands and let it sit for an hour or so in the Fridge. I form into three patties.

Fry in butter and oil until brown and yummy and eat with catsup. Yes...or ketchup.

[jemaher]

The grouper at Bluefin is really good!

[daveac83]

Since the new Chef at Belle Glade decided to remove grouper from the menu, does anyone know a restaurant that still serves it? I'm talking grilled or sauteed , not fried.

At Bonefish Wednesday night this week, they had Grouper on the special menu. All good at Bonefish.

[Steve Mosher]

Bluefin in Brownwood and Bonefish on route 441.

[Rhonda West]

Grouper at Carrabba's on 27/441 is excellent as is the Grouper at Giovanni's on 466a near The Villages High School. Neither is fried.

[bpascani]

I think they are talking about either the restaurant at Nancy Lopez or Arnold Palmer

[bpascani]

I think they are talking about either the restaurant at Nancy Lopez or Arnold Palmer

[Nursecasemanager]

We just ate at the Fisherman restaurant on 44 in Inverness. It is about 10 to 12 miles from Brownwood Square. It was one of the best fish fry and scallops we have had since we moved to the villages five years ago. I would highly recommend trying this place out. It is definitely nothing fancy and probably would pass it without any thought of stopping there. I told the owner it was fantastic!

[yankygrl]

Every time I share a recipe on this forum, I wait to be ridiculed.

However. This is one that is easy and delicious. And yes, many of us have grown up cooking frozen fish that was not available close to our homes.

Frozen, unbreaded, naked Cod from Publix.

Melt 3-4 tablespoons of butter on cookie sheet. Place Frozen Cod that has been slathered with Hellmann's mayonnaise and coated with a mixture of flavored Panko crumbs and parmesan cheese on top of melted butter. Bake for 45 minutes at 350.

It is yummy.

Waiting to be criticized. I KNOW it's Cod and not Flounder. Midwesterners also love Salmon Patties from a can.

Recipe; Drain red salmon from can and smoosh all bones. (leave them in...rich source of calcium) Add beaten egg, finely diced onion, half a sleeve of smooshed Ritz crackers. Mix all together with your clean hands and let it sit for an hour or so in the Fridge. I form into three patties.

Fry in butter and oil until brown and yummy and eat with catsup. Yes...or ketchup.
They were asking about GROUPER. Why recipes on cod/flounder

[dadoiron]

When I started coming to Central Florida 15 years ago, you could get Grouper at virtually any restaurant on the street. Then the govt. said it was over-fished. And now it's available some places at premium prices. What's the story here?

Like you said 15 years ago. It was even cheaper and I swear tasted better 25 years ago.

When a great fish is found - over fished per govt - it creates a niche expensive spot for those who can afford it.

If you can't it's talapia/pollock or another super cheap fish marked up of course.

[Codysmom]

Try The Fisherman restaurant on 44. It’s excellent!

[bilcon]

I had Grouper last night at Mallory CC. It was $16 for the dinner and it was great. It was on special for Friday night and I hope they offer it again soon. I can't wait until they get their full menu back again.

[newbie1758]

Wolfgang Puck Has Gulf Grouper on the menu. $26.00

[LuvtheVillages]

Wolfgang Puck in Brownwood and it is delicious.

I had the grouper at Puck's last night. It was a small portion and overcooked. It was on a bed of rice which was delicious.

[JamesIrvin]

Chop House,quite good

[Marykess1802]

Try Frenchy’s at Clearwater Beach. They advertise it fried but will also sauté it. Great scenery and super Grouper.

[JayK!]

On special at Bonefish on 466

[anbhale@embarqmail.com]

Try Sams St John’s From Walmart on 441

[HoosierPa]

Fishermans Cove this side of Inverness

[newchapter]

Excellent fresh grouper At the Lighthouse seafood store (not the restaurant) on 466 just east of Morse Blvd. for $24 per pound. We cook it in a cast iron pan in our Webber grill, to die for.

We love, love, love Lighthouse Seafood!!!! Always fresh.
Pricey...yes...but well worth it..BECAUSE it's fresh.

[Aloha1]

Why would they discontinue grouper? Next to haddock and salmon, it's probably one of the most popular alternative fish.
There are some "chefs" who don't want to be bothered with cooking a fish which can turn rubbery if cooked a few seconds too long. A true Chef knows how to cook fish. A pretender can't figure it out.

I appreciate all the replies and will definitely try Wolfgangs.

[Aloha1]

You can get grouper, snapper, mahi mahi all available at lighthouse fish market on 466. That’s if you want to cook at home.

I have done that many times and agree that fishmarket has great product. But sometimes even the chef wants to eat out :)

[Aloha1]

And the lady there will tell you how she pan sautées it. Their fish is soooooo fresh. It never has that watery, I've-been-sitting-in-the-freezer.


Made Chilean Sea Bass for our son last week. He was slicing off raw slivers of it sushi-style before I could get it in the pan.

Very nice prep!

[Aloha1]

Every time I share a recipe on this forum, I wait to be ridiculed.

However. This is one that is easy and delicious. And yes, many of us have grown up cooking frozen fish that was not available close to our homes.

Frozen, unbreaded, naked Cod from Publix.

Melt 3-4 tablespoons of butter on cookie sheet. Place Frozen Cod that has been slathered with Hellmann's mayonnaise and coated with a mixture of flavored Panko crumbs and parmesan cheese on top of melted butter. Bake for 45 minutes at 350.

It is yummy.

Waiting to be criticized. I KNOW it's Cod and not Flounder. Midwesterners also love Salmon Patties from a can.

Recipe; Drain red salmon from can and smoosh all bones. (leave them in...rich source of calcium) Add beaten egg, finely diced onion, half a sleeve of smooshed Ritz crackers. Mix all together with your clean hands and let it sit for an hour or so in the Fridge. I form into three patties.

Fry in butter and oil until brown and yummy and eat with catsup. Yes...or ketchup.

Gracie; Mayo is a GREAT moistener for fish. Try Salmon slathered in mayo and topped with some sliced red onion, red pepper, and a lemon slice. wrap in tin foil and put on the barbie. Delish and low calorie.

[coffeebean]

Gracie; Mayo is a GREAT moistener for fish. Try Salmon slathered in mayo and topped with some sliced red onion, red pepper, and a lemon slice. wrap in tin foil and put on the barbie. Delish and low calorie.

Agree about the mayo for fish. I make a Parmesan Crusted Tilapia which is very easy.

1) Mix 2 TBS of Mayo and 2 TBS grated Italian cheese (I use Kirkland's Pecorino Romano from Costco).

2) Spread the topping on two pieces of defrosted Tilapia loins (purchased at Costco)

3) Sprinkle with Italian flavored bread crumbs

4) Sprinkle with Paprika

5) Bake in a 350 degree convection oven for 20 minutes.

6) Serve with chilled Chardonnay

Soooooo good!