The Grouper Club Sandwich

Get ready to elevate your lunch game with The Grouper Club Sandwich—a seafood lover’s twist on the classic club. This recipe stars crispy, golden grouper fillets fried to perfection in a seasoned cornmeal and flour coating, paired with layers of smoky bacon, creamy avocado, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato. Everything is nestled between toasted ciabatta slices slathered with a zesty sriracha aioli, bringing just the right amount of heat. Quick and easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this sandwich is perfect for a hearty lunch or casual dinner. Whether you’re serving up coastal vibes for friends or indulging in a gourmet treat for yourself, this grouper sandwich delivers irresistible flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb grouper fillet
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup cornmeal
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 6 pieces ciabatta bread slices
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 6 pieces bacon strips, cooked
• 4 pieces lettuce leaves
• 1 whole tomato, sliced
• 1 whole avocado, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the grouper by patting it dry with a paper towel, then cut it into 4 equal portions.

Step 2

In a large shallow bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Pour the buttermilk into another shallow bowl. Dip each piece of grouper into the buttermilk, then coat it fully in the flour mixture. Set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot (around 350°F or when a pinch of flour sizzles in the oil), carefully add the grouper pieces.

Step 5

Fry each piece of grouper for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 6

While the grouper is cooking, lightly toast your ciabatta bread slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sriracha to create the spicy aioli.

Step 8

To assemble the sandwich, spread a thin layer of spicy aioli on one side of each slice of toasted ciabatta.

Step 9

Stack the sandwich starting with lettuce, followed by tomato slices, avocado slices, a piece of fried grouper, and two strips of bacon. Cover with the second slice of bread and press gently.

Step 10

Repeat with remaining ingredients to create 4 sandwiches. Slice each sandwich diagonally and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1734.6 grams (1734.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4700

Total Fat 320.00g	410%
Saturated Fat 49.40g	247%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.60g
Cholesterol 294mg	98%
Sodium 6207mg	270%
Total Carbohydrate 337.70g	123%
Dietary Fiber 28.60g	102%
Total Sugars 19.70g
Protein 158.20g	316%

Vitamin D 63IU	317%
Calcium 455mg	35%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 4099mg	87%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.2%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 27.8%