Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Grilled Grouper Steaks with Sicilian Herb Butter
A refined yet effortless Sicilian-style grilled grouper dish, perfect for sharing at summer lunches or relaxed evenings with friends.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg grouper, cleaned and cut into steaks
- ✓ 150 g butter
- ✓ 2 tsp mustard
- ✓ Small bunch of parsley, finely chopped
- ✓ Sweet chilli (to taste)
- ✓ A splash of balsamic vinegar
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Few dishes capture the relaxed charm of Mediterranean summer evenings quite like grilled grouper. With its naturally tender, juicy flesh and delicate flavour, this beautiful fish needs little more than a hot grill and a generous brush of olive oil to shine.
In this Sicilian-inspired version from Sebastiano Caruso, the grouper is cooked over a searing grate until lightly charred, then dressed with a warm herb butter enriched with mustard, parsley and a whisper of sweet chilli. It’s elegant without being fussy - the sort of dish you bring to the table outdoors, surrounded by friends, good wine and long golden light.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Clean, scale and slice the grouper into thick steaks.
- 2
Brush the fish generously with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat the grill until very hot, then cook the grouper steaks, browning them well on both sides.
- 4
When cooked through, sprinkle lightly with salt and transfer to a serving platter.
- 5
In a small pan, melt the butter. Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard, a pinch of salt, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, chopped parsley and sweet chilli.
- 6
Spoon the warm herb butter over the grouper steaks and serve immediately with sides such as boiled asparagus, roasted potatoes or sautéed courgettes.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a bolder flavour, stir a little finely chopped garlic into the herb butter. If you prefer milder dishes, simply reduce the amount of chilli.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- • You may freeze the cooked fish for up to 1 month.
- • Reheat gently in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy this grilled grouper with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria - a Sicilian red wine whose elegant fruit notes complement the delicate richness of the fish.
Thank you for preparing this Sicilian-style grilled grouper. I hope it inspires you to explore new flavours and bring a touch of Mediterranean warmth to your table. Buon appetito!
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