Grouper is kosher according to Jewish dietary law. It has the fins and scales required by kashrut.

Is Grouper kosher?

Yes — Grouper is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Grouper has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).

Image: Photo by Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

Scientific name: Epinephelus species
Also known as: Grouper, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Nassau Grouper
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical reefs worldwide
Kosher status: Kosher

About Grouper

See: Sea Basses

Source: kosherfish.co/kosher-fish-list (snapshot 2025-12-19)