Description

This Honey Mustard Grouper recipe features tender, flaky grouper fillets marinated in a tangy and sweet honey mustard glaze, then baked to perfection. Subtle hints of garlic, cayenne, and soy sauce enhance the flavor, making it an elegant yet simple dish ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

Scale

Honey Mustard Glaze

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
4 Tbsp. honey
6 Tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
dash of cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. sea salt
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Fish

14 ounces skinless, boneless Grouper
freshly minced parsley, as garnish

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180C) to ensure it’s ready when your grouper is marinated.
Prepare Glaze: Combine the apple cider vinegar, honey, grainy Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and fresh cracked black pepper in a small mason jar. Seal the jar and shake vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly combined into a smooth glaze.
Prepare Fish: Rinse the grouper under cold water, then drain and pat it completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and help the glaze adhere better.
Marinate Grouper: Place the dried grouper in a round or oval baking dish (approximately 2.5 Qt or 2.3L capacity). Pour about 1/3 cup of the honey mustard glaze over the fish, evenly coating it. Let it sit and marinate at room temperature while the oven heats up.
Bake Grouper: Once the oven reaches the required temperature, place the baking dish on the middle rack and bake the fish for 25 to 30 minutes. The grouper is done when it flakes easily with a fork or reaches an internal temperature between 142F and 145F at the thickest part.
Serve: Remove the grouper from the oven and transfer to serving plates. Spoon some of the remaining honey mustard glaze from the baking dish or jar over each piece. Garnish generously with freshly minced parsley and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Ensure the fish is dried well before marinating to allow the glaze to stick properly.
Check for doneness by using a fork to see if the fish flakes easily or by using a kitchen thermometer for an accurate internal temperature.
You can adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control the spice level.
Use fresh parsley to add a bright, fresh garnish enhancing the overall flavor and presentation.
This recipe works well with other firm white fish like cod or halibut if grouper is unavailable.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Honey Mustard Grouper, baked grouper recipe, honey mustard glaze, healthy fish dinner, easy seafood recipe