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Two grilled fish on a plate with lemon slices, fresh thyme, and tomatoes, served in a golden olive oil sauce.

Grilled Fish

Mastering grilled fish is easy with the right techniques. Learn how to cook fish perfectly on the grill with tips from a coastal grill master, including marinades, timing, and special methods that keep the fish moist and flavorful.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best grilled fish, Grilled Fish genshin, Grilled fish near me, Grilled fish recipes, Grilled fish seasoning, Grilled fish tacos
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Gas/Charcoal Grill (Make sure the grill is preheated to medium-high heat)
  • 1 Fish Spatula (Thin and flexible, perfect for flipping delicate fish)
  • 1 Grill Brush (For cleaning grill grates before grilling)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (To check internal temperature (145°F for perfect fish))
  • 1 Tongs (For handling the fish while grilling)

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets Fresh firm fish Salmon - tuna, or halibut work best
  • 2tbsp tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil - For marinating fish
  • 1tbsp tablespoon Fresh lemon juice - For a tangy flavor
  • 2cloves cloves Garlic minced - Adds aromatic flavor
  • 1tsp teaspoon Sea salt - Season to taste
  • ½tsp teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground for flavor
  • ¼tsp teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional for a little heat
  • 1tsp teaspoon Lime zest - Adds a fresh citrus note
  • 1tsp teaspoon Fresh ginger grated - Optional flavor boost
  • 1tbsp tablespoon Soy sauce - Adds umami optional for a deeper flavor
  • 1tsp teaspoon Honey - Optional for a slight sweetness

Instructions

  • Pat the fish fillets completely dry with paper towels
    Raw red snapper fish laid on aluminum foil, ready for cooking, with shiny red scales and clear eyes.
  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices to make marinade
    Fresh whole fish being cooked in hot oil in a frying pan, held with tongs over the bubbling surface.
  • Coat the fish fillets evenly with the marinade and let rest
    Whole fish on a flaming grill being drizzled with oil, with charred grill marks visible on the skin.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat for even cooking
  • Clean the grill grates thoroughly using a grill brush
    Two whole grilled fish served on a white plate with lemon slices and fresh thyme, seasoned with herbs and chili flakes.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Fillet | Calories: 350kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 21g (32%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) | Sodium: 320mg (14%) | Potassium: 600mg (17%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 25mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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