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Margarita Grouper Fillets

Source: dLife

Grilled grouper marinated with a cilantro, lime, chile, and tequila sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	218.6

Total Carbs	3.6 g

Dietary Fiber	0.2 g

Sugars	2.6 g

Total Fat	4.4 g

Saturated Fat	0.8 g

Unsaturated Fat	2.1 g

Potassium	2148.9 mg

Protein	37.5 g

Sodium	393.8 mg

Dietary Exchanges 4.4 Fat, 0.2 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 0.1 Other Carbs, 5.1 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

36.0
36 oz grouper fillets, raw 0.75
0 3/4 tsp salt 0.25
0 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 0.25
0 1/4 cup fresh chopped onion 1.0
1 tbsp sugar 1.0
1 tbsp serrano peppers, chopped 3.0
3 tbsp fresh lime juice 1.0
1 tbsp tequila, 80 proof 1.0
1 tbsp vegetable oil 1.0
1 each medium garlic cloves 1.0
1 each cooking spray 1.0
1 tsp fresh chives 0.5
0 1/2 each medium limes

Directions

Arrange fish in one layer in a 13 by 9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using a food processor or blender, puree 1/2 teaspoon salt, cilantro, onion, sugar, chile, lime juice, tequila, oil, and garlic until smooth. Spoon mixture overtop of fillets and flip to coat. Let rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes, flipping once.
Preheat grill.
Take fish out of dish and lay on cooking spray grill rack. Cook 5 minutes per side or until fish is flaky. Top with cilantro and lime wedges.