14 easy recipes for grilled fish
(Photo: John Cullen)
Cedar-Plank Grilled Salmon
The cedar plank adds a layer of smokiness, and the fish is marvelously moist. (Be sure to buy untreated planks — check at the fish counter in most supermarkets.) Get the cedar-plank grilled recipe.
Barbecued Trout With Warm Pineapple Salad
This barbecued trout recipe–topped with a pineapple salad–will send your tastebuds straight to the tropics! Get the recipe.
Sweet and spicy glazed salmon with fennel and grapefruit salad
This sweet and spicy glazed salmon fillet and tart-sweet fennel and grapefruit salad are the perfect summer duo. Get the recipe.
Barbecued haddock with couscous
Our barbecued haddock is great for those nights when you want to keep clean-up to a minimum: toss it all in foil, throw it on the BBQ, and enjoy. Get the recipe.
Grilled trout and noodles
Ready in just 25 minutes, this fresh summer dinner is all about keeping things simple. Soft noodles, plus tender rounds of zucchini get a punch of flavour from green onions and a soy-vinegar-lime dressing. Get the recipe.
Grilled-trout-with-orange-sriracha-vinaigrette
Grilling has never been so simple, or so delicious. So fire up that BBQ — and when the fish is done, drizzle with our marmalade, sriracha and fresh mint vinaigrette to finish. Get the recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.
Balsamic Salmon Kebabs
Unique and flavourful, seafood lovers will enjoy these barbecued skewers, brushed with an apricot jam and vinegar sauce. Get the balsamic salmon kebabs recipe.
Mojito Fish Tacos
This recipe takes almost everything you love about a classic mojito (minus the rum) and uses it to dress our most summery tacos yet. Get the mojito fish tacos recipe.
Glazed Grilled Salmon
With a balsamic and apricot jam marinade, and served with a spicy-sweet lentil salad, this is a star dish for summer. Get the glazed grilled salmon recipe.
Herb and olive halibut with grilled-bread salad
Grilled halibut with a zesty olive topping and rustic salad will win dinner guests over every time. Get the recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.
Salmon, Pineapple And Zucchini Skewers With Pineapple-Ginger Sauce
Unique and flavourful, seafood lovers will enjoy these barbecued salmon, pineapple and zucchini skewers. Get the salmon, pineapple and zucchini skewers recipe.
Fresh grilled trout
Serve with a summer garden salad and a crisp white wine. It’s a perfect summer dish. Get the recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Tarragon-dill trout
This 20-minute recipe keeps the focus on that beautiful filet of fresh fish, with a slight pop of zesty lemon and herbs. Get the recipe.
Photo, Yvonne Duivenvoorden.
Halibut and zucchini kebabs
Perfect for a barbecue, your guests will love these light and delicious tacos that pack a lot of flavour. For a vegetarian version, substitute fish with tofu. Get the recipe.
Secrets of mouth-watering grilled fish
1. Start with skin-on fillets: they're easiest to grill and eat. The best are firm fish like tuna, salmon, trout, black cod, halibut and snapper.
2. Grill fillets over medium, skin-side down. No need to flip them – just keep the lid closed so the barbecue stays hot.
3. To figure out cooking times, measure how thick each fillet is and grill about 5 min for every 1/2-in. Remember that fish continues to cook even after it comes off the grill, so serve immediately.
4. To remove without sticking, slide a thin metal spatula between the grill and the skin, then lift off. Or slip a flexible metal spatula between the crisp skin and flesh, and lift the fillet off, leaving the skin on the grill.
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