Exotic XO Sauce Glazed Grouper Fillet

The Exotic XO Sauce Glazed Grouper Fillet is a delightful seafood dish that brings together the robust and unique flavors of XO sauce with the mild, tender flesh of grouper. XO sauce, known for its spicy, savory, and slightly sweet profile, pairs beautifully with the grouper, creating a memorable dining experience. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or when you want to impress your guests with refined and exotic flavors.

Ingredients:
– 4 grouper fillets (about 6 ounces each)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 knob of ginger, peeled and minced
– 4 tablespoons XO sauce (available in most Asian grocery stores)
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 cup chicken broth
– Sliced green onions, for garnish
– Steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prep the Grouper:
Rinse the grouper fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Pan-Seal the Grouper:
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the grouper fillets, skin-side down (if the fillets have skin). Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make the XO Sauce Glaze:
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add XO sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey to the skillet. Stir to combine and let it cook for about 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

4. Glaze the Grouper:
Return the cooked grouper fillets to the skillet, spooning the XO sauce glaze over them. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the fish to absorb the flavors of the sauce.

5. Serve:
Transfer the glazed grouper fillets to serving plates. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.

Enjoy this gourmet-level dish that brings the taste of a high-end restaurant to your home kitchen!