Honey Mustard Grouper

Honey Mustard Grouper is an easy recipe for white fish baked with a flavorful honey mustard glaze. This grouper always turns out moist, tender, and delicious-tasting every time.

Grouper Baked with Honey Mustard Glaze

This is a simple recipe for grouper where the honey mustard glaze is added to the fish and baked at the same time. It’s Delish! We love white fish and had this grouper in a nearby restaurant, and wanted to try it for dinner. It turned out better than expected.

For more easy seafood dinner ideas, try our Baked Flounder Filet Oreganata, and Baked Halibut & Seabass Oreganata. And, don’t miss our Easy Lemon-Dijon Baked Cod, it too is amazing!

Tips When Buying Grouper…

When buying grouper from your local fish market:

• The grouper should have a pale, opaque color with no obvious stains in the filet.
• Ask how fresh the fish is. And ask if you can sniff it.
• The fish should smell “fresh” – like the sea, and not nasty-fishy.
• Also, a grouper is a fish with bones, so it’s best to ask the fishmonger to remove all skins, spines, and bones.

Ingredients Needed:

Here is a quick overview of the ingredients you will need:

• Grouper Fish: the grouper should be skinless and boneless filet or fillets.
• Vinegar: We prefer apple cider vinegar for a tangy, sweet flavor.
• Honey: Choose any honey in your pantry; it will work with this recipe.
• Dijon Mustard: A grainy (stony ground) Dijon mustard is best for the optimal flavor with grouper.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Choose the best quality of extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor in the glaze.
• Soy Sauce: Choose a low-sodium soy sauce, like a Tamari Lite. (oops, it is missing in the photo below!)
• Garlic: You will need a few cloves of garlic, preferably minced.
• Seasonings: You will only need some sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Fresh Parsley: Choose fresh parsley as the garnish on fish.

How to prepare the Grouper?

Before you do anything to the grouper, give the fish a rinse under cold water, then allow it to drain and paper towel it dry. Now, your grouper is ready for any recipe.

Directions to Make It:

Our full printable recipe is below, but let’s go over the steps so you can understand what’s involved before you start.

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350F degrees (180C).
2. Prep the Grouper: Rinse and drain the grouper, and paper towel dry. Then transfer the fish to your baking dish.
3. Make the Honey Mustard Glaze: In a small mason jar, measure all the ingredients and add them directly into the jar. Close the jar with the lid, and shake it until well combined.

4. Pour and Bake: Pour enough glaze to cover the grouper, about 1/2 of the amount. Then place it on the middle rack of your oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 142F to 145F degrees.

5. Before Serving: Transfer cooked fish to your plates, drizzle additional honey mustard glaze on top, garnish with minced parsley, and serve immediately.

Variations…

This is a wonderful recipe for other kinds of fish. Try it with salmon, cod, halibut, and sea bass.

How to Store Honey Mustard Grouper?

Any “cooked” white fish should be stored in an air-tight container and kept chilled in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 2 days. After that, you should discard any leftovers.

FAQ’s

1. What kind of fish is a Grouper? Grouper fish is one of the largest fishes found on coral reefs, and eat a wide range of marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and even small sharks.
2. What does Grouper taste like? Grouper is a white fish with a mild flavor, similar to seabass and halibut. It has a light, sweet taste with large, chunky flakes, almost like lobster or crab.
3. Why is Grouper an expensive fish? Some say grouper has a sweet flavor and flaky texture, Grouper is among the fish for “people who don’t like fish.” It is also a highly sought-after species, and most difficult to harvest.

More Seafood Recipes You’ll Love!

• Baked Flounder Filet Oreganata
• Flounder Fillets in Lemon Sauce
• Easy Baked Swordfish
• Baked Crusted Cod
• Easy Lemon-Dijon Baked Cod

If you try our Honey Mustard Grouper, let us know and leave a comment below and 5 stars! We’d love to hear from you. Snap a photo, and share it on Instagram and Pinterest. And, thank you!

Thanks for stopping by…

Happy Cooking! 🙂

xo anna and liz