Ingredients

• 2 - 4 Grouper Filets
• Mozzarella (whole)
• Mozzarella (shredded)
• Flour
• 2-4 Eggs
• Bread Crumbs w/ Italian seasoning (or plain)
• Grape tomatoes
• Dried basil (seasoning)
• 3tbs Olive Oil
• 1tbs Butter
• Salt & Pepper
• Lemon (optional)

How to make!

1. Pre-heat oven to 370F.
2. Prepare 3 bowls with one each of the following. Eggs (beaten), flour, bread crumbs.
3. Heat up a sauté pan on med heat.
4. Add oil to coat half the pan and add butter. (make sure the pan is at least warm before adding)
5. When the pan is hot add the filets and brown. (2-4 mins max) We just want that golden brown color.
6. Once they're golden brown, remove and place on baking sheet.
7. Slice mozzarella and put on top of filets.
8. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 8 mins.
9. While that's baking, slice tomato's in half and toss in salt, pepper, and basil to lightly coat.
10. After 8 mins, open oven top with tomato and shredded mozzarella.
11. Let is bake for another 4 - 6 mins (depending on the thickness).
12. Set oven to broil, move to top rack and brown the cheese.
13. Remove from oven and prepare to serve.
14. Once plated squeeze lemon on the outside around the fish but not on top of the mozzarella. (adds a really nice zest to the fish) *optional

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**As always the thickness of your filets will determine the overall cook time. Always cook your food to a safe temperature. There's nothing wrong with using a thermometer the first go round to ensure a safe food temperature for consumption.**