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Acapulco Margarita Grouper

By: Bill Echols  
"Sea bass or any firm-fleshed fish may be used if grouper is not available. The grilled fish and fresh salsa are terrific when served with grilled corn and margaritas."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 2 Min

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Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) grouper fillets
  • 1/3 cup tequila
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place fish in a shallow baking dish. In a bowl, stir together the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and olive oil. Pour mixture over fillets, and rub into fish. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour, turning the fillets once.
  2. Preheat the grill for high heat.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss together the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and sugar. Season to taste with salt. Set salsa aside.
  4. Remove fillets from marinade, and pat dry. Brush the fillets with oil, and sprinkle with ground black pepper. In a small saucepan, boil remaining marinade for several minutes. Remove from heat, and strain out garlic cloves. Set aside to cool.
  5. Grill fish for 4 minutes per side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Transfer fillets to a serving dish. Transfer the fish to a serving plate. Spoon salsa over the fish, and drizzle with the cooked marinade to serve.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 511 | Total Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 62mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2005 by J-Shep 
I thought this recipe was great. In fact, I cooked it twice in one week; the second time over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by TYPICALGIRL 
This has become a weekly favorite. I live in rural Mo, having moved here from southern Ca.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by XREIMAD 
The only fish I normaly eat is sushi because I don't like cooked fish that much. But I have to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2003 by ALPURV 
I used some fresh amberjack from our trip to Islamorada. This was a big hit and we will serve... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2005 by MDROUILL 
We used Sea Bass and this recipe was AWESOME!!!! Like others, we dod not have Orange Liquer,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by CHEFPASTA4 
I made this recipe for about 30 people and turned even the biggest "seafood hater" into a fan!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2005 by DABRIDE 
Made this, but omitted the salsa.....was EXCELLENT. My husband said it tasted like it was... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by JENNIDAY 
Mmm, this is one of my favorites! It tastes like it is from a restaurant. Definitely company... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by CONOY 
This is excellent. 2nd time I've made it. This time I used Grand Marnier, organge roughy,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by VICKYTOM 
This was a very tasty fish dish. It was like something you would get at a restaurant. Did not... MORE

 
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