Grouper Fritters with Key Lime Sauce Suwannee Rose

With their sour key lime sauce and crispy grouper fritters, these dishes are a great mix of tastes and textures. After being seasoned, the grouper is dipped in a tasty batter and fried until it is golden brown and crispy. The key lime sauce that comes with the grouper gives it a zesty kick that goes well with its mild flavor. If you have a seafood party or dinner party, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb grouper fillets, diced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed key lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper

In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk

Dip grouper pieces into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture

Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350F 175C

Fry the coated grouper pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per batch

Drain on paper towels

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, key lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, cilantro, and lime zest to make the sauce

Serve the grouper fritters hot with the key lime sauce for dipping