Grilled Florida Grouper with Citrus Saffron Beurre Blanc
(topped with Pickled Bermuda Onion)
– Recipe by Chef Fred Vlachos, Everglades Restaurant
Yields 4 servings. Served with Asparagus and Roasted Tomato Grits
Pickled Bermuda Onions
- 2 medium Bermuda Onions (Red Onions)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic cracked
- 1 Bay Leaf
- ½ oz fresh ginger, sliced in rounds
- 2/3 cup rice vinegar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Julienne onions
- Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce until liquid begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat and cool until ready to serve
- Onions can be prepared a day prior and stored
Citrus Saffron Beurre Blanc Sauce
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 shallot chopped
- 6 oz Orange juice
- ¼ cup white wine
- ½ fresh lime
- ½ fresh lemon
- 1 pinch Saffron
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- ½ lb unsalted fresh butter (not melted)
- Sauté garlic and shallots in oil for two minutes, do not brown at medium heat.
- Add all juice, cream, wine and saffron
- Reduce until sauce begins to thicken then reduce heat to low
- Add butter slowly until all is incorporated
Roasted Tomato Grits
- 1 oz Olive Oil
- 1 clove Garlic, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1.5 cups Chicken Stock
- 1.5 cups milk
- 4 oz gouda cheese
- 6oz grits
- 2/3 stick of unsalted butter
- ½ cup roasted tomatoes, drained
- Sauté shallots and garlic in olive oil for two minutes on medium heat, don’t brown
- Add roasted tomatoes and sauté for two minutes
- Add chicken stock and milk and bring to a boil
- Add gouda cheese and melt
- Add grits and cook until tender. If consistency is too thick add a bit more chicken stock to get a creamy consistency.
- Add butter to finish
Grilled Florida Grouper & Asparagus
- 4 Grouper filets
- 16 Jumbo Asparagus
- 2 tbls Olive Oil
- Half fresh lime
- Half fresh lemon
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Season grouper filets with olive oil, lime, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper
- Season Asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper
- Place grouper on grill, on medium high heat for 4 minutes on each side, depending on thickness of filet
- Place asparagus on grill for 4 minutes or until al dente
To Present and Serve:
- Place grits on center of plate
- Place asparagus on top of grits
- Place grouper filet on top of asparagus
- Drizzle sauce around the plate
- Top grouper with pickled onions
- Enjoy!