Fried Grouper with Green Rice
 
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 3 tablespoons jalapeño pepper sauce*, plus more to serve
  • 4 (6-ounce) grouper fillets
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Green Rice (recipe follows)
  • Lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
  1. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, pour oil to a depth of ¼ inch, and heat over medium heat until an instant-read thermometer registers 350°.
  2. Brush pepper sauce all over fish. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt all over fish.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, black pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Dredge fish in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  4. Working in batches, carefully add fish to hot oil, and fry until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes per side. (Let oil return to 350° between batches.) Remove from oil, and let drain on paper towels. Serve with Green Rice, lime wedges, and pepper sauce.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/fried-grouper-with-green-rice/