Grouper Piccata
Grouper Piccata is a light and elegant seafood dish featuring tender grouper fillets dredged in flour, pan-seared, and finished with a bright, tangy sauce made from lemon, capers, and butter. It's a coastal-inspired preparation, often associated with Italian-American cuisine, that highlights the mild, flaky texture of the grouper.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal with relatively low carbohydrates, coming primarily from the light flour coating. A typical serving provides lean protein, healthy fats, and key nutrients like selenium and vitamin C, with a calorie range of approximately 300-450 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 285 kcal |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Selenium | 40 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
Per 1 fillet (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a perfect example of how a classic Italian technique (piccata, typically for veal or chicken) has been adapted for premium seafood. Nutritionally, using a mild white fish like grouper makes it a lighter, heart-healthier alternative to the traditional versions.
