Grill Fish With No Fear!

How to Grill Fish

We get a lot of requests for information on how to grill fish properly. The first rule we’ve found is not think about it too much. Fish is meant to be grilled. Direct heat cooks fish fast, easy and without removing moisture. Grilled fish is quite flavorful and juicy. The second rule about grilling fish is to make sure it doesn’t stick. Whether you oil the cooking surface or brush the fish with a little oil, make sure that you have a non-stick surface to work with.

Apart from that, grilling fish is easy and fast. You can literally get fish off the grill in a matter of minutes, thus making fish the perfect after work meal. Pick up a couple of our fillets and lemon or two and light up the grill as soon as you get home. Fish is also great for dinner parties when you have a steady stream of guest trickling in. Before dinner you can get the fish soaking in a marinade (or otherwise seasoned up) and light up the grill a few minutes before everyone wants to eat.

The hardest part of grilling fish is knowing when it’s done. This is generally the trickiest part of grilling, but don’t worry. When fish is cooked the meat will flake easily with a fork and will appear opaque all the way through. If any part of the meat is still glossy and partially translucent then it’s not done. Don’t ever serve undercooked fish. Not only is it unsafe, but you might turn someone off fish for life. To make this easy, always start out with a fillet that is evenly cut. If one part is much thicker than another it will be hard getting the thick part cooked before the thin part dries out. If you have a fillet that is uneven consider cutting it in two. Put the thick half on first and when it’s about halfway done, put the thin half on. This way you will get the fish cooked to perfection without burning anything.

With an oiled surface put the fish on the grill and leave it until you are ready to flip. Flip gently and leave it there until it is ready to leave the grill. With fillets you can tell it is ready to flip because the edges are flaky and opaque.

Also keep some fresh lemon juice and maybe some melted butter handy while you are grilling. You can brush this on as you grill to add flavor and keep the fish moist. But remember that butter will burn so be careful with it. We love dripping lemon juice over fish while we grill it. The steam and the sizzle add to the show and makes everyone appreciate the meal just a little bit more.

Happy Grilling!