Culinary Confessional

Roasted Grouper with Sesame Almond Crust


6 six-oz grouper fillets, 1/2 inch thick 
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp water
1 egg
1 tsp hot sauce
1 cup wheat crackers (like Wheat Thins)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 
1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste


Preheat oven to 425-deg.  

In a medium bowl, combine the sesame oil, vegetable oil, lemon juice, water, egg, salt, pepper, and hot sauce to make a marinade. 

In the food processor, combine the wheat thins, cheese, almonds, sesame seeds, parsley, tarragon, and black pepper.  Process until well combined (similar to breadcrumbs).

Dip the fish fillets in the marinade and then in the crumbs. Place on a greased baking pan.

Combine the melted butter and olive oil, then drizzle the mixture over the fish.

Roast the fish in the oven for 20 minutes until the fillets are browned and cooked through.  Serve with your favorite roasted veggies or with a nice rice pilaf.




Approximate Nutritional Values: http://www.food.com/recipe/gourmet-grouper-327291