Pan-Roasted Grouper with Carolina Gold Rice Salad
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Pan-Roasted Grouper with Carolina Gold Rice Salad
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Ingredients
For the Rice Salad:
- 2cups Carolina gold riceor wild rice
- 10ounces baby spinachstems trimmed
- leaves androughly chopped
- 1/2 red onionpeeled and diced
- 1pint multicolor cherry tomatoeshalved
- 3cups red grapeshalved
For the Vinaigrette:
- 1/2cup ruby red grapefruit juice
- 1/4cup balsamic vinegar
- 1teaspoon yellow miso paste
- 2teaspoons salt
- 1teaspoon pepper
- 3/4cup extra virgin olive oil
For the Grouper:
- 44-ounce grouper fillets or another firm fish
- 2tablespoons canola oil
- 1tablespoon unsalted butteroptional
- salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, bring 12 cups of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the rice, bring back to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Drain the rice in a colander and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the grapefruit juice, balsamic vinegar, miso paste, salt, and pepper. Add the oil in a thin stream, whisking until emulsified. Reserve ¼ cup of the vinaigrette.
- Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and place in a plate or in a shallow dish. Sprinkle both sides of the fish with salt and pepper, and then brush both sides with the reserved vinaigrette. Marinate as you make the salad.
- When the rice is done, fluff with a fork and transfer to a very large bowl. Add the spinach, red onion, tomatoes, grapes and remaining vinaigrette, and toss.
- To cook the fish: Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the canola oil. Place the fillets in the pan (skin side down if you’re using fish with skin), laying them down away from your body. Reduce the heat to medium and let sizzle 2 to 3 minutes, or until the fish is golden. Carefully flip the fillets and add butter to pan, if using. Continue cooking until golden all over and cooked through, 1 minute more, depending on the thickness of your fish.
- Serve ½ a fillet with rice salad.
Recipe Notes
