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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾15gCarbs
🥑32gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish 🌾 Gluten

Grouper Fingers

How to order / say it
Say it Grouper Fingers — [Groo-per Fingers]
Order I'd like to try the Grouper Fingers.
Locally May I have the Grouper Fingers, please?
Say locally

Breaded and fried strips of grouper fish.

Why try it?

Grouper Fingers are a beloved finger food perfect for enjoying at the beach. They showcase the quality of Bahamas' fishing industry with a local twist.

How it tastes

These fingers are crispy, golden, and tender, with mild and sweet fish flavors. Often enjoyed with a zestful tartar or spicy sauce.

Origin & History — first documented: 1960

Emerging in the 1960s, this dish became popular among fishermen and beachgoers on Paradise Island for its simplicity and flavor.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 400 g grouper fillets
  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🌾 150 g breadcrumbs
  • 🫒 500 ml oil
  • 🍋 for serving lemon wedges

Method

  1. 1 Slice grouper fillets into thick strips.
  2. 2 Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  3. 3 Fry until golden brown and serve with lemon wedges.

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