Who doesn’t love to try out new recipes every day and explore the testiness? Well, I love this a lot.
I have found that if I can figure out a recipe that is easy and straightforward, then it is sure to be a hit in my household.
And with grouper cheeks falling into this category, there’s no doubt you’ll love them too.
Guys, I am talking about the delicious grouper cheeks recipe. Oh, wait. Have you tried this before? Grouper cheeks are magnificent parts of fish that can be enjoyed in many different ways.
The most popular way to cook grouper cheeks is by grilling them, but they can also be cooked in many other ways, such as sautéing or baking.
And trust me when I say this grouper cheeks recipe is so delicious and easy to make you will not regret trying it.
So, come; try this with me today.
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Are grouper cheeks good to eat?
I have a question to ask. How many of you have tried this recipe before? If the answer is no, then you will be in for a surprise because grouper cheeks are DELICIOUS!
Grouper cheeks come from the chinless fish or torpedo.
They have a deep red color if you fry them more, and they can get quite large, so it is important to use only fresh, high-quality fish when preparing them.
And the taste? The texture of grouper cheeks is firm, with a delicate and slightly sweet flavor.
Though it depends on the style of cooking, the cheeks are usually cooked medium-rare to well-done, so they can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.
So yes, grouper cheeks definitely taste good to eat.
Do you leave the skin on the grouper?
Before I start my guide, let me answer a most common question, do you leave the skin on the grouper?
Guys, I don’t like to keep the skin on grouper cheeks, but that’s totally up to you. Some people like the skin, while others don’t.
The reason why I prefer not to keep the skin on is that it can be really hard to remove it after cooking, and I find it much more convenient just to take it off altogether.
It all comes down to personal preference.
Now that we’ve answered one of your most common questions let me show you how easy this recipe is.
Oh, I forgot to tell you something. I am not going to only show you how to cook grouper cheeks.
I am going to show you full meal steps, including creamed corn and cooking tomato petals to serve with our grouper cheeks and make it tastier.
Grouper Cheeks Recipe
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time10 min
- Total Time20 min
- YieldGrouper Cheeks
- Serving Size4
- Energy297 cal
Ingredients of Grouper Cheeks Recipe
Grouper cheeks ingredients
- 8 grouper cheek
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2-ounce butter
Grilled creamed corn ingredients
- 1 small white corn cob grilled, shucked, and cleaned
- 1 small yellow corn cob grilled ( Sweet one)
- 2 tbsp diced onion
- 1 ounce of white wine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp chives ( chopped)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Tomato petals ingredients
- 4-6 small tomatoes
- Water
- Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp parsley leaves (chopped)
Instructions for Grouper Cheeks Recipe
Grouper cheeks
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
Season grouper cheeks with salt and pepper
In a small pan, sauté onion in olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes)
Place grouper on the grill and Grill for 3-5 minutes per side or until slightly browned
Add butter
Make sure you cook all sides of the fish, so it’s consistent when cutting into it later.
Remove from heat, and while still warm, drizzle butter over each cheek, skinned side down.
Preparing creamed corn
Grill white and yellow corn cobs until blackened on all sides (3-5 minutes per side). Remove from heat
Slice cob into thin pieces
Heat olive oil and sauté diced onions in a medium-sized pot until softened (about 5 minutes).
Add corn and wine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until corn is tender.
Now, add heavy cream to it.
Remove from the heat.
preparing tomato petals
We will use the same pan to fry the tomatoes.
Put the tomatoes into the cold water bowl.
Core and slice tomatoes into thin strips
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add tomato strips and fry (about 5 minutes).
Remove from heat and season with salt, parsley leaves, and pepper to taste
Serve grouper cheeks topped with creamed corn, tomato petals, and cilantro leaves.
- Serving Size4
- Amount per serving
- Calories297
- % Daily Value*Standard DV
- Total Fat30 g78 g38.46%
- Saturated Fat17 g20 g85%
- Trans Fat- g
- Polyunsaturated Fat- g
- Monounsaturated Fat- g
- Cholesterol88 mg300 mg29.33%
- Sodium120 mg2300 mg5.22%
- Total Carbohydrate3 g275 g1.09%
- Dietary Fiber- g28 g0%
- Total Sugars1 g
- Added Sugars- g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal- g
- Protein1 g50 g2%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)- IU800 IU0%
- Calcium37 mg1300 mg2.85%
- Iron0.3 mg18 mg1.67%
- Potassium178 mg4700 mg3.79%
- Vitamin A- mcg900 mcg0%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)- mg90 mg0%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)- IU33 IU0%
Pro Tips to make the Grouper Cheeks Recipe tastier:
1) Add parsley leaves to the grouper cheeks recipe before grilling for added flavor.
2) Make sure you season grouper cheeks well with salt and pepper, so they don’t taste bland during cooking.
3) Use a higher heat on the grill when cooking grouper cheeks so that they turn crispy on the outside while maintaining their juicy texture inside.
Health benefits of grouper cheeks Recipe
If a healthy part is the only concern that is stopping you from trying this dish, then I have good news for you.
Grouper dish is healthy for kids to adults.
First of all, there are many people who don’t like fish because of its fishy smell.
But grouper cheeks are a very different story because they don’t have that strong odor and taste like meat.
Secondly, grouper cheeks are a great source of protein because they contain high levels of omega-3.
Lastly, grouper cheeks are also rich in vitamins and minerals such as potassium, vitamin, and zinc.
I can point out many health benefits of this dish, but I know time is running out.
If you’re still reluctant to try grouper cheeks, at least make sure they are grilled rather than fried so that the fish doesn’t contain any unhealthy oils.
Final Thoughts
By now, you must have realized that this grouper cheeks recipe is something extraordinary.
It has all the flavors of your favorite meal, but in addition to it being quite easy to make, you wouldn’t believe how filling it is too.
If you’re planning a party or family get-together soon, just whip up some of these scrumptious curries with fish, and it’s sure to be a hit among all.
Hope you enjoyed reading this recipe as much as we enjoyed writing it.
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