Grouper, And The Fish That Want To Emulate It
Florida Grouper
Asian Catfish
The Sun-Sentinel alerted us today about a new website from the Florida Department of Agriculture that helps consumers tell if they're getting ripped off with grouper "imposters" like Vietnamese catfish or basa at seafood markets and restaurants. The fish look different enough when raw, but after cooking, it's almost impossible to tell the difference. At restaurants, the agency suggests customers pay close attention the prices; if it seems too low, it's probably not grouper.
Florida seafood industry experts say you should expect to pay the following approximate prices for Florida grouper in restaurants:High-end, white table cloth restaurant
Entree: $21 to $27
Sandwich: $13 to $16Middle-price restaurant
Entree: $16 to $20
Sandwich: $10 to $12Lower-price restaurant
Entree: $14 to $16
Sandwich: $8 to $10
New Website helps you figure out if the grouper on your plate is the real deal [Sun-Sentinel]
Is it Really Florida Grouper? [Florida Department of Agriculture]
Photos: From the Florida Department of Agriculture
