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August 27, 2015 30 Comments

Grilled Blackened Grouper Sandwich

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Blackened Grouper Sandwich with Purple Slaw and Swiss Cheese

Grilled Blackened Grouper Sandwich ~ fresh Grouper seasoned with your favorite blackened spices then grilled and served on a soft bun with a simple purple slaw and a slice of swiss cheese. An easy lunch or light dinner, ready in minutes!

We’re having a great time on vacation on Sanibel Island, Florida.  One of the benefits of being near the Gulf of Mexico is the availability of fresh seafood.  We found fresh Grouper at Bailey’s so these Grilled Blackened Grouper Sandwiches went on the menu!

 

Blackened Grouper Sandwich with Purple Slaw and Swiss Cheese

We love the condo here at Point Santo de Sanibel owned by Pat & Lee Olson.  The complex is situated on the beach  with a small lake in the center complete with pool, club house, tennis courts and gas grills with Tiki huts!  Pat & Lee have two condos, one on the top floor (4th)  with a roof top observation deck and one on the ground level.  In my opinion renting directly from the owners is the way to go.  If their unit is not available for the time you requested, they will refer you to other owners to assist in your search.

 

Blackened Grouper Sandwich with Purple Slaw and Swiss Cheese

Fresh grouper is easy to grill and only takes a few minutes to prepare.

 

Blackened Grouper Sandwich with Purple Slaw and Swiss Cheese

We celebrated my birthday at my favorite local restaurant – Gramma Dot’s where I ordered a blackened Grouper sandwich.  I loved it so much I wanted to recreate it here, with a few changes of course!

 

Blackened Grouper Sandwich with Purple Slaw and Swiss Cheese

Grilled Blackened Grouper Sandwich

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 23 mins
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Author: Tricia
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Fresh Grouper is seasoned with your favorite blackened spices then grilled. Serve on a soft bun with a simple purple slaw and a slice of Swiss cheese. An easy lunch or light dinner, ready in minutes!

Ingredients

For the slaw:

  • 2 cups thin sliced purple cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt and Pepper to taste

For the fish:

  • 2 large Grouper fillets
  • 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Dry Seasoning, optional

To serve:

  • 4 soft sandwich rolls
  • 4 thick slices of Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Slice the cabbage and place in a medium bowl. Whisk together the vinegar and honey and pour over the cabbage. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Sprinkle the fish fillets with the blackened seasoning and Sriracha dry seasoning.
  • Preheat grill to 350 degrees. Grill the fillets about 4 minutes or until charred and crispy. Carefully turn and cook another 4 minutes or so until done. Remove using a large spatula. Cut each fillet in half and set aside lightly covered with foil.
  • To assemble the sandwiches cut each roll in half. Place a piece of cheese on the bun, then top with a generous scoop of slaw and half a fillet. Serve immediately.

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Grilled Blackened Grouper Sandwich ~ Fresh Grouper seasoned with your favorite blackened spices then grilled and served on a soft bun with a simple purple slaw and a slice of swiss cheese. An easy lunch or light dinner, ready in minutes! www.savingdessert.com

 

Sanibel Island Lightning August 2015

Don’t miss our post about this lovely vacation on Sanibel Island.

If you’re looking for more fish recipes, please check out this delicious Sriracha Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos and this flavorful Grilled Salmon & Orzo Corn Salad too!  I can’t wait to try this simple Grilled Fish with Garlic, basil and Lemon from Kalyn’s Kitchen.  Check out these beautiful Grilled Salmon Kebabs in an Orange and Herb Marinade from Foodness Gracious, they look fantastic!

If you’ve followed me for some time you probably know my husband is a great photographer.  He’s taught me everything I know about shooting.  I’ve become a better still-life (food) photographer but he still remains the action shooter and is so much better with people and anything that moves.  Food usually stays where I put it – haha.  We went out on the roof of our Sanibel condo to try and catch some long exposure lightning shots.  He is always trying to teach me something new, and he is very patient.   So this is my first lightning shot!  A few minutes later I went in because it was getting a little close and I’m a big chicken.  Maybe traveling husband will share some of his lightning shots with me to post 🙂

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tricia

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30 Comments

  1. Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says

    August 30, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    We went to Captiva Island, Florida, which is right next to Sanibel. And it was so beautiful, right?!?! We had so much great seafood there, but nothing as beautiful as this gorgeous piece of grouper! Yum! Pinning! Thanks for sharing, Tricia! 😀

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 31, 2015 at 7:16 am

      Captiva is so pretty – the houses are spectacular! It is a beautiful, quiet, peaceful place to vacation. Thanks for pinning!

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  2. 2 Sisters Recipes says

    August 30, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    We love seafood and these grouper sandwiches look divine! Your photos are always spectacular, and your husband is a sweetheart to take the time to teach you- you are a lucky woman! 🙂 Ps Happy Birthday girlfriend! xo

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 31, 2015 at 7:15 am

      You make the best seafood recipes – love them all! Thanks so much 🙂

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  3. Beth says

    August 30, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful holiday, and as usual your photos are lovely. I would have gone inside when the lightning got close too!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 31, 2015 at 7:13 am

      Thanks Beth – I am a chicken when it comes to lightning. Hope you have a wonderful week.

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  4. Susan says

    August 30, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    What a wonderful place for a birthday vacation, Tricia! How I would love to learn a few tricks from your husband, as well. I think your lightening shot is terrific! My husband’s parents used to have a condo on Clearwater Beach and we drove to Sanibel a couple of times. Very pretty place. I’m so glad you ordered that grouper sandwich for your birthday and shared your version here. It really looks delicious.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 31, 2015 at 7:13 am

      Thank you so much Susan! We are actually in Clearwater Beach now for a few days. It is very different from Sanibel but still very nice. Waiting on the rain from the last of hurricane Erika. Hope you have a terrific week and thanks for commenting 🙂

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  5. cheri says

    August 29, 2015 at 1:02 am

    Happy Birthday Tricia!!! what a wonderful place to spend your birthday. Looks like a wonderful sandwich.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 29, 2015 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks Cheri – it was a lovely birthday for sure 🙂

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  6. Larry says

    August 28, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Your sandwich and the pieces of fish both look delicious. Great shot of the storm.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 29, 2015 at 2:32 pm

      Thank you Larry. Hope you are enjoying your adventure!

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  7. Monique says

    August 28, 2015 at 10:18 am

    First of all Happy YEAR..all year of this your new one..
    I love Sanibel..have not been in years but I love it..we go to the Gulf side also..
    I just love it..Of course these photos brought me to the beach Tricia..

    I just found you recently..had no idea your husband loves to photo also..

    Very à la Chris and Scott:)

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 30, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Thank you so much Monique! We don’t vacation on Sanibel every year but dream about it 🙂 Thanks for commenting and reading the blog!

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  8. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    August 28, 2015 at 8:42 am

    This is perfect – both the sandwich and the setting! So great to be able to enjoy fresh seafood 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 28, 2015 at 10:19 am

      Thanks Jennifer – love the seafood!

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  9. Monica says

    August 28, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Hope you had a wonderful birthday, Tricia! Here’s to many more under the sun with great food and family & friends! Love the group – my mouth is watering right here! : )

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 28, 2015 at 10:19 am

      Thanks Monica! Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  10. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    August 28, 2015 at 4:52 am

    Those sandwiches look out of this world, Tricia. I wish I could have one! That black and white click looks stunning!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 28, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Thank you so much Angie 🙂

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  11. Toni | BoulderLocavore says

    August 27, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    These sandwiches look and sound delicious! What a way to celebrate your birthday. The colors are so happy. The lightning shot is great. I will say when I was staying in Florida a few summers ago they have lightning and rain storms like nobody’s business! Glad you went inside after taking the pic.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 28, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Thanks Toni! It was a very nice birthday with Key Lime Pie for dessert!

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  12. Gerlinde @Sunnycovechef says

    August 27, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    Happy late Birthday, what a beautiful place and the food looks delicious. Have fun and enjoy.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 27, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Thank you Gerlinde 🙂

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  13. Pam says

    August 27, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    That grouper looks delicious, love it, but no chance of finding it here. I remember a great fishing trip there when I was a kid, many years ago, and the huge grouper my dad caught. That last shot is great, looks like you have a good teacher! 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 27, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Thank you Pam! How cool your dad caught one – hope you got to eat it!

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  14. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    August 27, 2015 at 11:02 am

    The best thing about visiting Florida is sitting outside with a great grouper sandwich — yours looks soooo good! It’s too bad we don’t get grouper here on the west coast, I wonder what the closest substitute is, maybe tilapia?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 27, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      Thank you so much Sue! Grouper is mild like tilapia so yes it may be!

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  15. Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says

    August 27, 2015 at 9:30 am

    What a delightful place to spend your birthday Tricia! Hope it was a wonderful day. I love traveling for so many reasons but one of my favorites is culinary inspiration. I love that you were inspired by your birthday lunch. Not sure how Grandma Dot’s was, but your sandwich looks fantastic!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 27, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Thanks so much Chris. I do love Gramma Dot’s and their sandwich was terrific. You have posted some amazing recipes inspired from your travels – love it!

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