GROUPER PARADISE
boating enthusiasts. No matter the skill level, whether it’s cruising through
More grouper comes across Clearwater’s
docks than anywhere else in the United
popular Florida varieties include Black
similar to lobster and crab. The chunky
everywhere in Clearwater.
A classic, the grouper sandwich comes fried,
grilled or blackened. Typically topped with
lettuce and tomato and served with a side
of tartar sauce, this local favorite shows
up on almost every menu in town. Some
add toppings like melted cheese, sautéed
onions and special sauces to create a tasty
signature style. Other fried favorites include
push those boring chicken types aside.
salads and as a main entrée with your
favorite sides.
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Some more innovative choices include
fresh gulf grouper coated with crushed
walnuts on a bed of spinach, arugula,
cranberries, red pears, radishes and feta
cheese. Other creative entrées include egg
black beans, cilantro, cheese and a tropical
many Clearwater eateries.
How does a macadamia nut crusted grouper
lightly fried with a vanilla rum butter side
crabmeat and served with a tropical passion
fruit butter sauce also elevates this favored
keep an eye out for “Fish Fry Fridays” serving
all you can eat grouper!