Saffron Grouper with Garlic Butter
Saffron Grouper with Garlic Butter is a simple but elegant dinner for Two that feels just right for a special meal at home. The grouper fillets are marinated in saffron oil, grilled until tender, and served over creamy Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone, then finished with melted garlic butter for a rich, flavorful finish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 12 ounces grouper fillets
- salt & pepper
For the Garlic Butter
- 1 ounce butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- salt & pepper
For the Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone
- 1 pound russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Mascarpone cheese
- salt & pepper
- nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Make the saffron oil by mixing olive oil with lemon juice and saffron threads. Warm this mixture for a few minutes, so the saffron threads release their color and aroma.
- Season the grouper fillet(s) with salt and pepper and place the fish in a dish. Pour the saffron oil over the fish and turn the fish a few times, so all the sides are covered with the oil. Marinate for a minimum of 2 hours, or overnight.
- Heat oil in a grill pan and grill the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until done. Grilling time depends on the thickness of the fillet(s).
- Make the garlic butter, by mixing butter, minced or smashed garlic, finely chopped parsley and salt & pepper. (NOTE 1)
- Melt the garlic butter and pour it over the fish.
- Serve the fish on a bed of mashed potatoes with Mascarpone. (NOTE2)
Notes
- For the full recipe of garlic butter or other compound butter, check out this post.
- Mashed potatoes with Mascarpone is a great side dish for this grouper recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 214mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g