Black Grouper

The holidays were spent with friends who just happen to live in Naples, FL.  We did a half-day fishing charter on the Gulf with Captain Tom who owns Sea Legs.  It was a beautful afternoon...sunny and calm seas.  And quite a few fish to boot including snapper, grunts and grouper.  Here's a photo of the 25" grouper that I caught.

A great unique way to cook this, is similar to osso bucco.  Dice some onions, carrots, celery and then sweat them in an oven-proof pan in some olive oil for about 5 minutes.  Add 1/2 cup of dry white wine and simmer for 5 minutes.  If you like, add a diced tomato.   I usually add a sprig of fresh thyme and oregano.  Place your fish fillets on top of the mixture and nestle it in your pan.  Bake in a preheated 350 oven for about 20 minutes, until fish is flaky.  The actual cooking time will depend on the thickness of your filet.  Simple to prepare after a great day on the boat!  Bon Appetit!

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