Grouper sandwich!

My favorite is Seagrove Market. But I like the offerings at Summer Kitchen and Shades at the Loop, too.

Flip Flops Grouper

Flip Flops also has a Blackened Grouper or Fried Grouper Po-Boy...both are served on authentic new orleans po-boy bread, slightly toasted and served with our homemade remoulade... we started serving this about four weeks ago and so far we have had good reviews....

Flip Flops also has a Blackened Grouper or Fried Grouper Po-Boy...both are served on authentic new orleans po-boy bread, slightly toasted and served with our homemade remoulade... we started serving this about four weeks ago and so far we have had good reviews....

I will vote for it!!! yumm, blackened grouper. Shea, you are making me want to eat...

Gravel Road and Grouper sandwich go hand in hand. It's the only thing I order when I'm there. I used to love Bud & Alley's version (long time ago). As for the fried stuff......the old D&K or Smiling Fish. Haven't tried Flip Flops yet.

My favorite is Seagrove Market. But I like the offerings at Summer Kitchen and Shades at the Loop, too.

When is George's going to open? I hear they are going to have the grouper sandwich as well!

When is George's going to open? I hear they are going to have the grouper sandwich as well!

Rode by Georg's this weekend and they are working on the decking. Looks like it could be several weeks before they open.

Grouper Sandwich

I have to say the last few times I have gotten the Grouper Sandwich at Seagrove Market, I have been disappointed. It used to be the first and last thing I would eat when we got to the beach. Am looking for a new place to try.

Smiling Fish Cafe' - love the fried grouper sandwich. love anything George-baby cooks!

I have to say the last few times I have gotten the Grouper Sandwich at Seagrove Market, I have been disappointed. It used to be the first and last thing I would eat when we got to the beach. Am looking for a new place to try.

Criolla's for lunch!!

I have to say the last few times I have gotten the Grouper Sandwich at Seagrove Market, I have been disappointed. It used to be the first and last thing I would eat when we got to the beach. Am looking for a new place to try.

I feel the same way. It may be that there are many more options.

Smiling Fish Cafe' - love the fried grouper sandwich. love anything George-baby cooks!

That was delish. The Grouper taco with the chorizo.

The grouper sandwich at Hurricane's is very good. Also, one of the best I have ever had was at Whale's Tail (yes!) on old 98.

personal favorite has always been D&K, but Gravel Road is in the running....old dependable is Seagrove Market---are there other contenders?

A homemade Grouper sandwich. (A nice filet of fresh grouper w/seasonings of choice sauteed in butter, olive oil or blackened in a cast iron skillet or grilled for a few moments. Serve on a decent bread roll, and add some lettuce & tomato and dressing.)

...it's certainly not rocket science--(as compared to the time-consuming chore of preparing a huge piece of beef to get a decent medium-rare prime rib.)

I used to go out to eat grouper sandwiches quite a bit in the past (shout-out to the Seagrove Market )...but as the price of grouper continues to go up, I've experienced some of the restaurants skimping on the portion size or playing "presto-chango" with different varieties of fish to keep their profit margins up. So, if I have a hankering for a kick-arse-honest-to-goodness Grouper Sandwich from daze-gone-by, I'll prepare it myself at home .

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but as the price of grouper continues to go up...

And I do enjoy a little homemade pan-sauteed grouper myself.

With reference to the thread on the oil bubble, it sure would be neat if there was a "grouper bubble" underway, with a crash coming soon.

bangin beer batter

come try our abita andygator battered grouper and snapper basket!! i'll give you some bunny bread for a sammy if you want and kickin tartar sauce.

We would have to go with Gravel Road for the best grouper sandwich we've had so far.

The best grouper sandwich can be found under the Brook's Bridge at the Bay Cafe in Ft. Walton Beach. Any grouper sandwich connoisseur will undoubtedly be amazed with their version. It's served blackened, on a croissant, with a champagne cream sauce... YUMMY.

It's a haul to get there, but I highly recommend it for those looking for a superb experience. I've tried most of the above mentioned restaurants and find that nothing compares. BTW, the grouper sandwich at the Seagrove Market is crap.

Little Fish

Smiling Fish Cafe' - love the fried grouper sandwich. love anything George-baby cooks!

Smiling Fish gets my vote, too.

Criolla's

Not Frozen Gulf Grouper with sweet potato fries and a bowl of gumbo

I had an excellent blackened grouper sandwich the other day at FlipFlops, definitely better than the grouper sandwich at Smiling Fish a few weeks ago (which wasn't bad by any stretch, just not as good as their awesome Calamari salad which I usually get).

Hopefully I'll get around to trying Gravel Road's version soon.

A homemade Grouper sandwich. (A nice filet of fresh grouper w/seasonings of choice sauteed in butter, olive oil or blackened in a cast iron skillet or grilled for a few moments. Serve on a decent bread roll, and add some lettuce & tomato and dressing.)

I just can't cook grouper. It always ends up being tasteless and either wet or overcooked. So I bought the local fresh salmon today instead.;-)

I just can't cook grouper. It always ends up being tasteless and either wet or overcooked. So I bought the local fresh salmon today instead.;-)

Pan sautee works for me. Hot pan, of course.

Pan sautee works for me. Hot pan, of course.

I'll try that. Thanks.

I just can't cook grouper. It always ends up being tasteless and either wet or overcooked. So I bought the local fresh salmon today instead.;-)

Lightly oil the fish and season both sides
Hot pan, add some olive oil and butter
Sear one side (don't move or poke at the fish!) for a couple of minutes
Flip and cook other side
If fish is thick cut, finish in a 400 oven for a couple minutes
(a good "sandwich grouper" isn't too thick, so a sear on each side will do)
Remove pan from heat when you think it is still slightly undercooked.
Put your fixin's on the roll; check fish for doneness, and add to sandwich.
(If you desire more flavor, add a light schmeer of butter and additional spices)

For Salmon I like to marinade in some sesame seed oil, rice wine vinegar, honey and soy sauce (about 20-30 minutes). Remove from marinade (reserve it!) and dry fish. Saute on both sides in oil for a minute of two, add the marinade and finish in a 400 oven for about 5 minutes (or a few more depending on thickness of fish). Remove from oven when it is still a touch underdone. Spoon some of the marinade over the fish, top with toasted sesame seeds and a little chopped green onion. (Sometimes I add a spoon of orange marmalade to the marinade when I pour it on the fish prior to putting it in the oven.)

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Thanks, SHELLY. Hubby will be so happy. Grouper is his favorite fish.And salmon is mine.

We do the same "sear/oven/rest" technique with filet mignon -- never thought about doing that with grouper.

Did y'all get my joke -- "local fresh salmon." Hey, I think I see a school of them in the Gulf right now. :funn: