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I’m a spearfisherman based in Southern California who loves the ocean as much as I love good food. There’s nothing better than the chance to catch what I eat—and try turning it into a delicious dish…emphasis on try.
Chinese Salt & Pepper Gulf Grouper
Chinese Salt & Pepper Fish rewards you when you chose a flaky meat that can has some structure. So the Gulf Grouper is a fantastic candidate. The grouper’s white, dense, and flaky meat was perfect for this crispy, savory stir-fry packed with garlic, chilies, and bold flavor.
The Gulf Grouper used in this recipe was caught on a Baja trip with some dive buddies. This fish made me work for it as it swam through a rock arch and into a hole 40ft down making it difficult to wrestle out. After multiple attempts trying to pull up the fish, I finally was able to bring it to the surface.

Chinese Salt & Pepper Gulf Grouper
Chinese salt and pepper fish is a crispy, golden-fried white fish dish tossed with garlic, chili, and scallions for a bold, savory flavor. Lightly seasoned with salt, white pepper, and five-spice, it’s a simple yet addictive classic often served with rice or as a shared appetizer.
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