Scamp grouper is beautiful, white, light and flaky. It’s also versatile, in that you can prepare it in a variety of ways. Its flavor profile is mild – similar to that of Halibut or Snapper. This recipe we are going with a crunchy dish - not deep fried - coated in panko, seared browned on the stovetop, then finished in the oven. A simple basil pesto cream sauce would be a nice complement to the crunchy fish. Enjoy!
CRUNCHY SCAMP WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE
Posted by : Sean Azbill / On : Aug 05, 2022
CRUNCHY SCAMP WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE
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Category
Seafood
Servings
2
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Scamp grouper is beautiful, white, light and flaky. It’s also versatile, in that you can prepare it in a variety of ways. Its flavor profile is mild – similar to that of Halibut or Snapper. This recipe we are going with a crunchy dish - not deep fried - coated in panko, seared browned on the stovetop, then finished in the oven. A simple basil pesto cream sauce would be a nice complement to the crunchy fish. Enjoy!
Ingredients
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1 lb. Scamp/Grouper fillets, cut into 2 portions
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1 egg, beaten
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½ - ¾ c. Panko (or more, depending on size of fish)
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1 Tb. coconut oil
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½ c. heavy cream
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2 Tb. basil pesto (store bought or homemade)
For the Scamp Grouper
Basil Cream
Directions
Scamp Grouper
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare dredging dishes - 1 for egg, 1 for Panko.
Lightly salt and pepper each fillet.
Dip each piece of fish in egg wash, then Panko. Set aside until ready to saute.
Heat nonstick pan to medium-high. Add coconut oil to pan. When hot, place fish in pan. Cook on medium-high for about 1 minute, then reduce to medium.
Flip fish when brown crust forms (you may need to add a bit more coconut oil to pan to ensure crunchiness).
When bottom layer is brown (about 1 minute), turn off heat and place pan in pre-heated oven.
Leave in oven for about 5 minutes - you don't want to overcook the fish!
Basil Cream
Heat heavy cream in a small sauce pan.
When warm, whisk in the basil pesto.
Serve immediately with the prepared fish!
