Aloha Grouper

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AuthorThe FishmongerCategoryDifficultyIntermediate

Aloha grouper gets its name because it is a blend of Hawaiian, Polynesian and Asian-influenced flavors, reminiscent of a gastronomic tropical island experience! This dish calls for grouper, but any firm, flaky white fish can be substituted. Enjoy!

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr
 1 lb pound grouper fillets (1/2 lb each)
 1 cup papaya, diced
 ½ cup mango or 1 mango skinned and sliced off seed
 ½ tsp cumin powder
 ½ tsp coriander powder
 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
 1 tbsp coconut oil
 3 dates seeded
 pinch of salt
 Jasmine rice (cook per rice instructions)
 Watermelon, key lime and black cherries (garnish)
1

Prepare Jasmine rice and set aside.

2

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

3

Mix all ingredients except fish, watermelon, black cherries, key lime and rice in food processor and blend well for 2-3 minutes.

4

Place fish fillets on a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to fold over both pieces of fish. Evenly spread ingredients from food processor over both sides of fish.

5

Loosely fold aluminum foil over fish so that a little steam can escape while cooking.

6

Place fish on baking tray in preheated oven and cook for 15 minutes or until fish is done (Use the tip of a small knife to peek at the interior of the fish. Should be cooked throughout and just start to flake)

7

Remove fish from oven and aluminum foil. Squeeze key lime over fish and serve immediately atop of rice with slices of watermelon and a few cherries.

Ingredients

 1 lb pound grouper fillets (1/2 lb each)
 1 cup papaya, diced
 ½ cup mango or 1 mango skinned and sliced off seed
 ½ tsp cumin powder
 ½ tsp coriander powder
 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
 1 tbsp coconut oil
 3 dates seeded
 pinch of salt
 Jasmine rice (cook per rice instructions)
 Watermelon, key lime and black cherries (garnish)

Directions

1

Prepare Jasmine rice and set aside.

2

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

3

Mix all ingredients except fish, watermelon, black cherries, key lime and rice in food processor and blend well for 2-3 minutes.

4

Place fish fillets on a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to fold over both pieces of fish. Evenly spread ingredients from food processor over both sides of fish.

5

Loosely fold aluminum foil over fish so that a little steam can escape while cooking.

6

Place fish on baking tray in preheated oven and cook for 15 minutes or until fish is done (Use the tip of a small knife to peek at the interior of the fish. Should be cooked throughout and just start to flake)

7

Remove fish from oven and aluminum foil. Squeeze key lime over fish and serve immediately atop of rice with slices of watermelon and a few cherries.

Aloha Grouper

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