This dry rubbed and grilled grouper collar (AKA fish collars or fish necks) recipe is stunning and also delicious. Grill grouper collars at 400F for around 10 minutes.
We have a CSF (community supported fishery) from Abundant Seafood in Charleston, SC. Last week, Mark (the fishmonger) had Grouper Collars.
Fish collars generally get "thrown away" away in commercial use when the fish is filleted. Thrown away means it is used elsewhere in food production, but fish collars are not sold at the grocery store.
Lucky for us we can buy them locally and straight off the dock!
What are Fish Collars?
The collar is the fish "neck" or "throat". It is located behind the gills and includes the fins. Another analogy might be the fishes upper belly or chest.
All fish have collars, necks, throats, whatever you want to call it. This fish collar recipe can be used on any fish: snapper, sea bass, etc...
Fish collars are eaten when the whole fish is cooked.
Grouper necks or collars come in all sizes depending on the fish. Smaller fish collars can be eaten like bbq wings. The skin is tasty and crunchy and can be eaten straight off the bone.
Can't find grouper collars? This dry rub recipe can be used on nearly any fish fillet or whole fish.
Serving Suggestion
This Grouper Collar dish makes good finger food for an appetizer party - serve it with complementary recipes like:
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Things In My Kitchen:
- Weber Q1200 - this is my grill, y'all. It's pretty & cool, simple, has even & consistent heat, and easy to clean. You can even take the grates off, wipe off quickly, and stick in the dishwasher. It fits 6 strip steaks perfectly and is portable (you have to buy this separate and also an adapter hose) so you can easily take it with you camping.
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Grouper Fish Collars Recipe
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This grilled grouper collar (AKA fish collars or necks) recipe is visually stunning and also delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Low Country
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Ingredient List Fish:
- 6 large fish collars (or 6 five ounce portions filleted fish)
- olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Ingredient List Dry Rub:
- 1 ½ tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill ~ 400F. Line a lightly oiled piece of aluminum foil over the grates. You will cook the fish on this and avoid a messy grill.
- Lightly oil the fish. MIx all the dry rub ingredients together and rub into the fish (careful of the bones!). Marinate it for a couple hours before if you have the time.
- Grill for ~ 5 minutes on each side or until fish is cooked through. Check next to the bones to see if it's done.
- Serve with sautéed greens and grilled pineapple. Add salt to taste. Happy Eating! Beckie
Notes
This fish collar recipe works on any fish - they all have necks or throats!
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