This dish marries the bold Cajun-inspired seasoning of blackened grouper with the freshness of homemade corn salsa. The star ingredients here are grouper fillets, sweet potatoes, and a zesty corn salsa. In just 30 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that balances spicy, smoky, and sweet flavors in every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the grouper:
- 4 grouper fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the corn salsa:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For serving:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed and halved
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Green onion, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large baking dish, combine the diced sweet potatoes, green beans, green onion, and pecans. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the blackened seasoning evenly over both sides of the grouper fillets. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned grouper fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- In a bowl, combine the corn kernels, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- To serve, place a generous spoonful of the roasted sweet potato and green bean mixture on each plate. Top with a blackened grouper fillet and a dollop of corn salsa.
Notes
Adjust the level of cayenne pepper in the blackened seasoning to your preferred spice level. For a smokier flavor, consider grilling the grouper instead of pan-searing. Fresh corn for the salsa is excellent during the summer, but frozen corn works well year-round. To balance the meal, serve with a simple green salad dressed with vinaigrette. Enjoy!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
