Jump to Recipe This grilled grouper recipe is a deliciously light and tasty main course with the perfect touch of heat from my Cajun seasoning! Grouper is a delightfully moist and flaky white fish that does well on the grill, and it’s easy to pair with any of your favorite sides! Easy Grilled Grouper Fillets Grouper is a mild, slightly sweet white fish that takes well to any seasoning. In this recipe, Cajun flavor brings a welcome kick, and if you are a fan of fish, you will thoroughly enjoy it when charred on the grill! Truly delicious, grilled grouper is always a treat!

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🥘 Ingredients This grilled grouper recipe is so simple that you only need a handful of ingredients! My recipe for Cajun seasoning, paired with herbes de provence, supplies such a beautiful crust when cooked on the grill! 2 pounds Grouper Fillets - 2 pounds comes to about 4 8-ounce portions, about 1 ½ inches thick. 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning - My Cajun seasoning recipe is traditional and delicious, but if you have a specific brand that you like to use feel free to substitute!1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence - My herbes de provence recipe is simple to make, but if you are crunched on time, you can find a pre-made mix at any local grocery store!1 large Lemon - Acid is crucial to this recipe. If you do not have lemons, you can use 2 small limes! 2 tablespoons Butter - Butter is also a crucial part of this recipe, as it adds some much needed fat. Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions! 🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions There are just a few easy steps to this recipe. Heat up your grill while you season and prepare your fish! Season. Generously season the 2 pounds of grouper fillets with the 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence, making sure that all sides are coated.Prep the Grill. Clean your grill thoroughly and heat the grill (with optional grill or fish basket) to a high heat, about 400°F (205°C).Grease the Grill. Generously oil your grill grate, grate basket, or wire fish basket with vegetable or canola oil (they have a high smoke point). When the grill reaches temperature, place the fish on the grill and close the lid. Let them cook for 4-6 minutes (or more for thicker fillets). Brush the top of the fillets with 2 tablespoons melted butter, if desired. Flip the fillets and brush the grilled side as well.Continue to Grill. Close the lid of your grill and continue cooking an additional 4-6 minutes. Remove the grouper fillets when they are just shy of being done (they will finish cooking during the resting time).Grill the Lemons. Your fillets should be white, with only a hint of transparency at the center when it is ready to set aside. Once you remove the fillets, place the 1 large lemon slices on the hot grill and sear on both sides.Rest and Serve. Allow the grilled grouper to sit for 10 minutes with foil loosely draped over them. Lift the foil and serve with the grilled lemon slices! Make sure you serve these luscious grilled grouper fillets with some sides that complement the flavor of the fish. Something light, like roasted okra or something rich like lemon asparagus orzo would go perfectly with these delicious fillets! As always, we love our drawn butter with any fish or seafood! You can also try the super flavorful Bloves sauce! Enjoy! 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes Cooking time is approximately 4 minutes per side per inch of your grouper fillet thickness. My fillets were 1 ½ inch thick, so they cooked at 6 minutes per side.A grill basket, fish grate, or fish basket makes grilling any fish much easier. If you don’t have one of these, make sure that your grill grates are extra clean and well oiled before grilling the grouper.Cooked grouper can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 3-4 days. If freezing them, they will last for up to 4 months, but it is best when used within the first 1-2 months.When reheating the grouper fillets, I advise using the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the grouper fillets on a foil lined baking sheet. Place 1 teaspoon of butter on each fillet and drape an aluminum foil “tent” over each fillet. Bake for about 5-7 minutes, until the grouper is heated throughout.

🐟 More Tasty Seafood Recipes! Coctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)Pan Seared SwordfishPan Seared Sea BassBoiled LobsterAir Fryer Frozen ShrimpBlackened Cod

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Grilled Grouper

This grilled grouper recipe is a deliciously light and tasty main course with the perfect touch of heat from my Cajun seasoning! Grouper is a delightfully moist and flaky white fish that does well on the grill, and it’s easy to pair with any of your favorite sides!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 220kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 12 minutes Resting Time 10 minutes Total Time 27 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 lbs grouper fillets (4 portions of 8 ounces each, about 1 ½ inches in thickness)▢ 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (see recipe or use your favorite brand)▢ 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence▢ 1 large lemon (sliced - use more for serving if desired)▢ 2 tablespoon butter (optional, for brushing onto your grilling fillets)

InstructionsSeason the grouper fillets with the Cajun seasoning and herbes de provence, making sure that all sides are generously coated.2 lbs grouper fillets, 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon Herbes de ProvencePrep the grill and grab your fish basket or grill basket if you have one. Clean your grill and heat the grill (with optional grill or fish basket) to high heat, about 400°F (205°C). Oil your grill grate, grate basket, or wire fish basket liberally then place the fish on the heated grill and close the lid. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or more for thicker fillets. Brush the upward facing side with melted butter if desired, then flip and brush the cooked side that is now facing upward.2 tablespoon butterClose the lid of your grill and continue cooking an additional 4-6 minutes then remove the grouper fillets when they are just shy of being done (they will finish cooking during the resting time). Your fillets should be opaque with only hint of being transparent at the center when it is ready to rest. Once you remove the grouper, add the lemon slices onto the hot grill and sear on both sides if desired.1 large lemonRest the grilled grouper for 10 minutes, tented loosely with a square of aluminum foil, for 10 minutes before serving. Equipment You May NeedGrill BasketBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Basting Brush Notes A grill basket, fish grate, or fish basket makes grilling any fish much easier. If you don’t have one of these, make sure that your grill grates are extra clean and well oiled before grilling the grouper. Cooking time is approximately 4 minutes per side per inch of your grouper fillet thickness. My fillets were 1 ½ inch thick, so they cooked at 6 minutes per side. Cooked grouper can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 4 months (best used within the first 1-2 months).

NutritionCalories: 220kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) | Protein: 44g (88%) | Fat: 3g (5%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg (28%) | Sodium: 122mg (5%) | Potassium: 1158mg (33%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 832IU (17%) | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 75mg (8%) | Iron: 3mg (17%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Grilled Grouper, seafood, white fish Course Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, SeafoodCuisine American, Southern

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

This grilled grouper recipe is a deliciously light and tasty main course with the perfect touch of heat from my Cajun seasoning! Grouper is a delightfully moist and flaky white fish that does well on the grill, and it’s easy to pair with any of your favorite sides!

Easy Grilled Grouper Fillets

Grouper is a mild, slightly sweet white fish that takes well to any seasoning. In this recipe, Cajun flavor brings a welcome kick, and if you are a fan of fish, you will thoroughly enjoy it when charred on the grill!

🥘 Ingredients

This grilled grouper recipe is so simple that you only need a handful of ingredients! My recipe for Cajun seasoning, paired with herbes de provence, supplies such a beautiful crust when cooked on the grill!

  • 2 pounds Grouper Fillets - 2 pounds comes to about 4 8-ounce portions, about 1 ½ inches thick. 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning - My Cajun seasoning recipe is traditional and delicious, but if you have a specific brand that you like to use feel free to substitute!1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence - My herbes de provence recipe is simple to make, but if you are crunched on time, you can find a pre-made mix at any local grocery store!1 large Lemon - Acid is crucial to this recipe. If you do not have lemons, you can use 2 small limes! 2 tablespoons Butter - Butter is also a crucial part of this recipe, as it adds some much needed fat.

Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!

🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions

There are just a few easy steps to this recipe. Heat up your grill while you season and prepare your fish!

  • Season. Generously season the 2 pounds of grouper fillets with the 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence, making sure that all sides are coated.Prep the Grill. Clean your grill thoroughly and heat the grill (with optional grill or fish basket) to a high heat, about 400°F (205°C).Grease the Grill. Generously oil your grill grate, grate basket, or wire fish basket with vegetable or canola oil (they have a high smoke point). When the grill reaches temperature, place the fish on the grill and close the lid. Let them cook for 4-6 minutes (or more for thicker fillets). Brush the top of the fillets with 2 tablespoons melted butter, if desired. Flip the fillets and brush the grilled side as well.Continue to Grill. Close the lid of your grill and continue cooking an additional 4-6 minutes. Remove the grouper fillets when they are just shy of being done (they will finish cooking during the resting time).Grill the Lemons. Your fillets should be white, with only a hint of transparency at the center when it is ready to set aside. Once you remove the fillets, place the 1 large lemon slices on the hot grill and sear on both sides.Rest and Serve. Allow the grilled grouper to sit for 10 minutes with foil loosely draped over them. Lift the foil and serve with the grilled lemon slices!

Make sure you serve these luscious grilled grouper fillets with some sides that complement the flavor of the fish. Something light, like roasted okra or something rich like lemon asparagus orzo would go perfectly with these delicious fillets!

As always, we love our drawn butter with any fish or seafood! You can also try the super flavorful Bloves sauce! Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

  • Cooking time is approximately 4 minutes per side per inch of your grouper fillet thickness. My fillets were 1 ½ inch thick, so they cooked at 6 minutes per side.A grill basket, fish grate, or fish basket makes grilling any fish much easier. If you don’t have one of these, make sure that your grill grates are extra clean and well oiled before grilling the grouper.Cooked grouper can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 3-4 days. If freezing them, they will last for up to 4 months, but it is best when used within the first 1-2 months.When reheating the grouper fillets, I advise using the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the grouper fillets on a foil lined baking sheet. Place 1 teaspoon of butter on each fillet and drape an aluminum foil “tent” over each fillet. Bake for about 5-7 minutes, until the grouper is heated throughout.

🐟 More Tasty Seafood Recipes!

  • Coctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)Pan Seared SwordfishPan Seared Sea BassBoiled LobsterAir Fryer Frozen ShrimpBlackened Cod

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Print Recipe Leave A Comment Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It! 5 from 25 reviews

Grilled Grouper

This grilled grouper recipe is a deliciously light and tasty main course with the perfect touch of heat from my Cajun seasoning! Grouper is a delightfully moist and flaky white fish that does well on the grill, and it’s easy to pair with any of your favorite sides!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 220kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 12 minutes Resting Time 10 minutes Total Time 27 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 lbs grouper fillets (4 portions of 8 ounces each, about 1 ½ inches in thickness)▢ 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (see recipe or use your favorite brand)▢ 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence▢ 1 large lemon (sliced - use more for serving if desired)▢ 2 tablespoon butter (optional, for brushing onto your grilling fillets)

InstructionsSeason the grouper fillets with the Cajun seasoning and herbes de provence, making sure that all sides are generously coated.2 lbs grouper fillets, 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon Herbes de ProvencePrep the grill and grab your fish basket or grill basket if you have one. Clean your grill and heat the grill (with optional grill or fish basket) to high heat, about 400°F (205°C). Oil your grill grate, grate basket, or wire fish basket liberally then place the fish on the heated grill and close the lid. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or more for thicker fillets. Brush the upward facing side with melted butter if desired, then flip and brush the cooked side that is now facing upward.2 tablespoon butterClose the lid of your grill and continue cooking an additional 4-6 minutes then remove the grouper fillets when they are just shy of being done (they will finish cooking during the resting time). Your fillets should be opaque with only hint of being transparent at the center when it is ready to rest. Once you remove the grouper, add the lemon slices onto the hot grill and sear on both sides if desired.1 large lemonRest the grilled grouper for 10 minutes, tented loosely with a square of aluminum foil, for 10 minutes before serving. Equipment You May NeedGrill BasketBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Basting Brush Notes A grill basket, fish grate, or fish basket makes grilling any fish much easier. If you don’t have one of these, make sure that your grill grates are extra clean and well oiled before grilling the grouper. Cooking time is approximately 4 minutes per side per inch of your grouper fillet thickness. My fillets were 1 ½ inch thick, so they cooked at 6 minutes per side. Cooked grouper can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 4 months (best used within the first 1-2 months).

NutritionCalories: 220kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) | Protein: 44g (88%) | Fat: 3g (5%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg (28%) | Sodium: 122mg (5%) | Potassium: 1158mg (33%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 832IU (17%) | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 75mg (8%) | Iron: 3mg (17%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Grilled Grouper, seafood, white fish Course Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, SeafoodCuisine American, Southern

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5 from 25 reviews

Grilled Grouper

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 220kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 12 minutes

Resting Time 10 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 lbs grouper fillets (4 portions of 8 ounces each, about 1 ½ inches in thickness)▢ 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (see recipe or use your favorite brand)▢ 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence▢ 1 large lemon (sliced - use more for serving if desired)▢ 2 tablespoon butter (optional, for brushing onto your grilling fillets)

InstructionsSeason the grouper fillets with the Cajun seasoning and herbes de provence, making sure that all sides are generously coated.2 lbs grouper fillets, 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon Herbes de ProvencePrep the grill and grab your fish basket or grill basket if you have one. Clean your grill and heat the grill (with optional grill or fish basket) to high heat, about 400°F (205°C). Oil your grill grate, grate basket, or wire fish basket liberally then place the fish on the heated grill and close the lid. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or more for thicker fillets. Brush the upward facing side with melted butter if desired, then flip and brush the cooked side that is now facing upward.2 tablespoon butterClose the lid of your grill and continue cooking an additional 4-6 minutes then remove the grouper fillets when they are just shy of being done (they will finish cooking during the resting time). Your fillets should be opaque with only hint of being transparent at the center when it is ready to rest. Once you remove the grouper, add the lemon slices onto the hot grill and sear on both sides if desired.1 large lemonRest the grilled grouper for 10 minutes, tented loosely with a square of aluminum foil, for 10 minutes before serving.

Equipment You May NeedGrill BasketBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Basting Brush

Notes A grill basket, fish grate, or fish basket makes grilling any fish much easier. If you don’t have one of these, make sure that your grill grates are extra clean and well oiled before grilling the grouper. Cooking time is approximately 4 minutes per side per inch of your grouper fillet thickness. My fillets were 1 ½ inch thick, so they cooked at 6 minutes per side. Cooked grouper can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 4 months (best used within the first 1-2 months).

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) | Protein: 44g (88%) | Fat: 3g (5%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg (28%) | Sodium: 122mg (5%) | Potassium: 1158mg (33%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 832IU (17%) | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 75mg (8%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

Course Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, SeafoodCuisine American, Southern

US CustomaryMetric

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/