Fried Grouper Cheeks Recipe with Lemon
Are you ready to explore the flavors of Florida's fish delicacy? These sweet, tender morsels of grouper are a staple at our house. Fried to perfection and served in mere minutes, these Fried Grouper Cheek nuggets with Lemon will not disappoint! Did you know many people prefer these over the more expensive grouper filets? Try this popular little fish nugget recipe today. If you've never had them, you'll be glad you did.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Grouper cheeks
- ½ cup All purpose flour
- 2 qty Eggs
- 1 cup Vigo Italian bread crumbs
- 1 qty Lemon (juice of)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, place the flour and season with salt and pepper.
- In another shallow dish, beat the eggs with a whisk or fork.
- Place the Vigo Italian bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge the grouper cheeks in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip each cheek into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, press the cheeks into the bread crumbs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the breaded grouper cheeks into the hot oil, frying them in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried cheeks and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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