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    Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets Recipe – Quick and Easy

    Date: Oct 24, 2016 · Updated: Aug 31, 2019 Author: Sharon Rigsby

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    This Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillet recipe is a delicious low-calorie home run! Topped with tangy sour cream and nutty parmesan cheese, these baked fish fillets take only 20 minutes from start to finish. Great taste in less time! 

    Easy Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets on a plate garnished with parsley and lemon

    You won’t believe how easy Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets are to make. And, because of its mild flavor, Baked Grouper Fillets is a great fish recipe for kids! Grouper is a lean, moist fish with large flakes and a firm texture. 

    We love seafood and have fish or shellfish at least once a week. I not only enjoy the taste, but like that it’s so easy to prepare, a healthy alternative to meat, and relatively low in calories. It’s a win-win dish! Because it’s so quick, Easy Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets is not only perfect for a hurried weeknight dinner with the family but equally excellent company fare.  

    What fish can you substitute for grouper?

    We are fortunate to live in Florida because we have access to fantastic fresh seafood all year long, and we take full advantage of it. Although this recipe calls for Florida grouper, you can easily substitute any firm white fish such as red snapper, redfish, bass or halibut. Because fish cooks so quickly, the fillets should be at least 1 inch thick.

    I usually like to sauté fish because it only takes a few minutes, but this grouper recipe is a great change of pace and can go from the oven to the table in only 20 minutes. You could even use those 20 minutes to prop up your feet and enjoy a glass of wine.

    How long does fish take to bake in the oven?

    A one-inch fillet usually takes about 15-20 minutes to cook in a 350-degree oven.

    How to tell if fish is done?

    Fish is done when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. If using a meat thermometer, the temperature should register 145 degrees F.

    What to serve with baked grouper:

    I generally like to serve grouper with a salad such as Panzanella or Summer Pasta Salad. Also, I think side dishes such as Easy Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin, Easy Parmesan Truffle Smashed Potatoes, Easy Corn Salad, and Southern-style Mac and Cheese pair well.  Of course, you can’t forget the traditional seafood sides: cheese grits, cheese grits casserole, hushpuppies and coleslaw.    

    More easy grouper recipes:

    If you are like me and like easy grouper recipes, I know you will also love these popular recipes:  Blackened Grouper, Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa, Mediterranean Grouper, Easy Crispy Panko Baked Grouper, Easy Pan Seared Grouper with Gremolata, and Baked Grouper with Tomatoes and Artichokes.

    I also have a number of other easy seafood recipes like my Blackened Mahi-Mahi, Fish Cakes, Fried Fish, Pan-Seared Red Snapper, Blackened Shrimp, Buffalo Shrimp, and Pan Fried Shrimp.

    Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillet Ingredients:

    The ingredients for Easy Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets are simple: grouper fillets, sour cream, grated parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, onion powder, hot sauce, paprika, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.

    For the optional garnish, you will need some lemon wedges and fresh chopped Italian parsley.

    Easy Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets ingredients including sour cream, parmesan cheese and grouper.

    How to make Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets:

    To prepare this tasty entrée, first, gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Rinse the fillets and blot them dry with a paper towel.

    Place the fillets in a single layer in a greased baking dish or on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the fillets on both sides with salt and pepper.

    Combine the sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and zest, onion powder, and hot sauce in a small bowl and mix well.

    Sour cream, grated parmesan cheese, and onion powder in a clear glass bowl.

    Top each fillet with the sour cream mixture and spread out to cover the top. Sprinkle paprika on the top.

    Raw grouper fillets covered with sour cream parmesan mixture ready to make Easy Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets

    Bake for 15-20 minutes for fillets 1-inch thick. If the fillets are thicker or thinner, it will take more or less time for the fish to cook.

    Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley and serve immediately.

    Sharon’s Expert Tips:

    You can tell if the fish is done when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. If you are using a meat thermometer, it should read 145 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the fish.

    You can easily substitute any firm white fish for grouper including red snapper, redfish, bass or halibut. Thin fillets from delicate fish such as flounder or sole won’t work as well. And, salmon would make the dish too rich.  

    This recipe works best with fillets which are at least one-inch thick. 

    If your fillets are frozen, be sure to allow them to thaw first and pat them dry with a paper towel.

    Instead of trying to sprinkle paprika directly on the fillets from the jar, it’s easier to pour some in your hand and take a pinch with your fingers and dust the fillets lightly.  

    **If you make this recipe, please leave it a star rating and a comment below.  I love hearing from you!**

    Thank you so much for visiting Grits and Pinecones!

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    Easy Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets on a plate garnished with parsley and lemon

    Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets Recipe- Quick and Easy

    Sharon Rigsby
    This Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillet recipe is a delicious low-calorie home run! Topped with tangy sour cream and nutty parmesan cheese, these baked fish fillets take only 20 minutes from start to finish. Great taste in less time! 
    4.58 from 52 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 216 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs grouper fillets skinless fillets, cut into approximately 6-6 oz pieces, 1-inch thick
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 dash hot sauce I used Tabasco sauce
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Rinse the fillets and dry them with a paper towel.
    • Place the fillets in a single layer in a greased baking dish or on a baking sheet. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the fillets.
    • Combine the sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and zest, onion powder, and Tabasco in a small bowl and mix well.
    • Top each fillet with the sour cream mixture and spread out to cover the top. Sprinkle paprika on the top.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes for fillets 1-inch thick. If the fillets are thicker or thinner, it will take more or less time for the fish to cook.
    • Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Sharon's Expert Tips:
    You can tell if the fish is done when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. If you are using a meat thermometer, it should read 145 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the fish.
    You can easily substitute any firm white fish for grouper including red snapper, redfish, bass or halibut. Thin fillets from delicate fish such as flounder or sole won't work as well, and salmon would make the dish too rich.  
    This recipe works best with fillets which are at least one-inch thick. 
    If your fillets are frozen, be sure to allow them to thaw first and pat them dry with a paper towel.
    Instead of trying to sprinkle paprika on the fillets, it's easier to pour some in your hand and take a pinch with your fingers and dust the fillets lightly.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 31gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.4mg
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    *This recipe for Easy Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets was adapted from the Grouper Parmesan recipe in the Thymes Remembered Cookbook published by the Junior League of Tallahassee.

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    1. Phyllis L. Kopytko

      February 22, 2020 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      Easy peezy and delicious. Thanks you. I served it with buttergarlic noodles and seasoned broccoli.

      Reply
    2. Justin

      August 26, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      First time I did this was last night for my mom and dad and it was amazing I will be cooking this again hands down delicious takes the boring away from regular baked fish , thanks!

      Reply
      • Sharon Rigsby

        August 26, 2019 at 5:21 pm

        Hi Justin,
        I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe! And, thank you too for leaving a rating and comment!
        Sharon

        Reply
    3. Leelee

      April 07, 2019 at 5:52 pm

      About to give your parmesan grouper recipe a try! I can tell already it’s going to be a hit! I couldn’t resist a taste test of the sour cream and hot sauce topping and just know it’s going to be mouth watering,…and so ez!! TY.

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        April 07, 2019 at 8:06 pm

        Hi Leelee, I hope your family enjoyed the parmesan grouper! Thanks so much for leaving your comment!
        All my best,
        Sharon

        Reply
    4. Jana

      August 30, 2018 at 7:48 pm

      My family loved this recipe! I didn’t have enough sour cream so I added mayo to it as well. Was delish! Although I cooked mine a little longer as well. Definitely will make again, probably several times a month! 😄 thank you

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        August 31, 2018 at 8:27 pm

        Hi Jana, I’m so happy to hear your family enjoyed the fish! It’s one of our favorites and I think your idea of adding mayonnaise was genius!
        Thanks so much for leaving a comment!
        All my best,
        Sharon

        Reply
    5. Lacy

      June 29, 2018 at 3:56 pm

      I wonder if you can substitute yogurt for the sour cream …I think I might try it ..

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        June 29, 2018 at 10:13 pm

        Hi Lacey,
        I haven’t ever used yogurt so I don’t know how it would work, but I worry that the makeup of yogurt is very different from the sour cream. If you do try it, please let me know how it works!
        All my best,
        Sharon

        Reply
    6. Tracey Higney

      June 10, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      This is so delicious and super easy. I made this for my Dad; he ordered grouper in a very upscale Florida restaurant and when the Chef came to our table to inquire about our meal, my Dad told the Chef “I loved my daughter’s better;but yours was good too!”😉 So, thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        June 10, 2018 at 2:08 pm

        Dear Tracey,
        Thank you so much for the sweet comment. It made my day! I’m so glad you and your Dad enjoyed it!
        All my best,
        Sharon

        Reply
    7. A

      May 16, 2018 at 10:35 pm

      For some reason 15-20min was not long enough

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        May 17, 2018 at 11:39 am

        Thanks for sharing! I’m sorry that your dish took longer. The only things I can think of which might cause this is that your fish was thicker than 1 inch, or if it was frozen, it wasn’t completely thawed, or possibly your oven might be off a little with the temperature, (I finally had to buy an oven thermometer to verify mine because even though it is fairly new, it is still off about 25 degrees…so I always have to adjust my recipe temperature accordingly.
        I do hope even though it took a little longer to cook, you enjoyed it!
        All my best,
        Sharon

        Reply
    8. Mike

      April 06, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      This looks so good! I think I’ll make it tomorrow night for dinner!

      Reply
    9. Heather

      April 02, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      I love it! Was totally easy to prepare and is absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        April 03, 2018 at 7:35 am

        Hi Heather, I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks too for letting me know!
        All my best,
        Sharon

        Reply
    10. Aida

      March 19, 2018 at 11:29 pm

      It was fast easy and delicious

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        March 20, 2018 at 3:13 pm

        Hi Aida, I’m so glad you enjoyed this dish. It is one of our favorites too! Thank you so much for letting me know!
        All my best,
        Sharon

        Reply
      • Kaye

        December 18, 2019 at 7:02 pm

        Girlfriend, This was sooooo good. my non-fish loving husband said this is a keeper”

        Reply
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