Broiled Grouper and Rice Pilaf | The Sportsman’s Table

Student Chef Dante Passeri from the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach shows Bob how to prepare Broiled Grouper and Rice Pilaf.

Broiled Grouper and Rice Pilaf


serves 4

Broiled Grouper

Ingredients

  • 4 Local Grouper Fillets
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • Salt and pepper
  • Paprika

Procedure: Fill medium sized pot with water, squeeze 1/2 a lemon, and season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a simmer, then add fish until flaky and white.
While the fish are being poached, melt butter, add minced garlic, other half of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
Remove fish from water, place them on a sheet pan. Brush the filets with the butter mixture, shake paprika, salt, & pepper on each, and broil on high until lightly browned. Remove from broiler and let rest for one minute.
Serve with Rice Pilaf or your favorite side.


Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 carrots, medium diced
  • 2 celery, medium diced
  • 1 onion, medium diced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, or as needed
  • Salt and pepper

Procedure: In medium pot, melt butter and add vegetables. Sauté until onions are translucent. Add orzo and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently. Pour in chicken stock and rice, cover and cook on low until reduced and fully cooked. (You may have to add more stock in order for it to fully cook.) Serve with Broiled Grouper or as desired.