Blackened Grouper

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Squeeze a charred lemon half over each serving of this spicy, butter-seared fish for the best flavor. 

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Blackened Grouper
 
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 pounds grouper fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 lemons, halved crosswise
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill to high heat (400° to 450°). Preheat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on grill 15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together paprika, thyme, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, mustard, and red pepper. Pour melted butter in a shallow dish. Dip each fillet in butter, turning to coat. Sprinkle both sides of fillets with spice mixture; pat gently to coat.
  3. Add olive oil to skillet (oil should smoke); place fish in skillet. Cook, covered, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn, and cook, covered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes more. Carefully remove skillet from grill.
  4. Place lemons cut side down on grill. Cook, covered, until charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with fish.

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