One of mankind's most ancient and honored foods, is an excellent food fish. This tuna is a rich source of protein. Red snapper found off Florida's Gulf and Atlantic Coasts, is one of the best known and desired deep-sea delicacies. Grouper have large white flaked flesh containing no inter-muscular bones. The flesh is low in fat and has a sweet, light flavor.
Groupers are very versatile fish they lend themselves to many methods of cooking.
Because they are lean, they are best basted often if cooked in dry heat, such as broiling, baking and grilling. Grouper heads are rich in flavor so a great use is in preparing fish stock. They are also marvelous for bouillabaisse stock. This highly nutritious meat is considered a delicacy and is usually boiled and served in the shell with a sauce. The meat resembles lobster in appearance and flavor.