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Grouper Piccata – Easy Recipe

Name: Grouper Piccata - Easy Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1-pound grouper fillets; A dash of salt and black pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Fresh lemon juice - half of a lemon; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 clove garlic - minced; 1/4 cup dry white wine - sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, or chardonnay; 4 tablespoons of butter - unsalted and at room temperature; 3 tablespoons capers - drained; Optional garnishes - lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley

Laura

July 25, 2025

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There is a white plate with a bed of pasta, a piece of white fish with capers on it and stalks of asparagus. There is a gray cloth napkin laying next to the plate. Items are on a white surface.

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Growing up and living in the Tampa Bay area, seafood is always on the menu! This recipe is one of my favorite ways to prepare fish, it is easy to make and so delicious. Grouper is a wonderful fish that is mild with a flaky texture, making it ideal for a light lemony sauce.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Preparation Level: Beginner +

What You’ll Love

Delicious Flavor – The tangy lemon and caper sauce complements the mild taste of grouper.
Healthy – Grouper is a lean source of protein and filled with vitamins.
Quick and Easy – This recipe takes little time to prepare and cook, making it perfect for busy nights.

There is a white plate with pieces of raw grouper on it. There are several bowls with ingredients in them: flour, olive oil, capers, flour, white wine. butter, and salt and pepper. There is a whole lemon, a clove of garlic, and sprigs of parsley. Items are on a white surface.

Ingredient Notes

White fish fillets – grouper, sea bass, or tilapia are the most popular used. For best results, use fresh fish but you can substitute frozen fillets. Completely thaw the fillets before cooking.
Dry white wine – sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, or chardonnay. Chicken broth and vegetable broth are great substitutions for white wine in a lemon caper sauce.

There is a white plate with a bed of pasta, a piece of white fish with capers on it and stalks of asparagus. There is a fork with a piece of the fish on it. There is a gray cloth napkin laying next to the plate. Items are on a white surface.

Step-by-Step Instructions

There are two white plates. One plate has a piece of raw white fish on it, the other plate has a flour coated piece of raw fish on it. Plates are on a white surface.

There is a large gray skillet with oil and two pieces of raw fish coated in flour.

Rinse the fish and pat dry with a paper towel. Season the fillets with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Dredge fillets in the flour to coat and shake off the excess flour. Place fish in the heated skillet.

There is a large gray skillet with oil and 2 pieces of fish cooking.

There is a large gray skillet with oil, minced garlic, and lemon zest in it. There is a wooden spoon resting in the skillet.

Cook fillets until fish has turned opaque and is golden brown flipping halfway through. Transfer fish to a warm serving platter.
Add lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and white wine to the drippings in the skillet.

There is large gray skillet with olive oil, minced garlic, wine and butter in it.

There is a large gray skillet with two pieces of fish cooking in a clear sauce with capers.

Simmer until the sauce cooks down by half, stirring constantly and scraping up any brown bits in the skillet. Stir in the butter and capers. Heat until the butter melts, stirring constantly.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet. Cook a few minutes, until the fish flakes easily.

There is a white plate with a bed of pasta, a piece of white fish with capers and a slice of lemon on it and stalks of asparagus. The plate is on a white surface.

Place grouper fillets on serving plates and spoon the sauce over the top and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

For complete measurements and cooking time, see the recipe card below.

What to Serve with Fish Piccata

Pair this grouper piccata with:

Roasted Brussels sprouts – Adds a nutritious crunch.
Rice Pilaf– Perfect for soaking up flavors.
Side salad – A fresh, light contrast to the crispy chicken.
Steamed Broccoli
Mashed Potatoes – from Inspired Taste

If you love piccata sauce, check out my delicious chicken piccata recipe. It’s easy and light.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and happy cooking! Cheers, Laura Belle

Yield: 4 servings