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14 easy recipes for grilled fish

Fire up the grill for more than burgers and steaks this summer.
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.

barbecued troutPhoto, Erik Putz.

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.

sweet and spicy glazed salmonPhoto, Erik Putz.

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.

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barbecued haddockPhoto, Erik Putz.

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 and NoodlesPhoto, Sian Richards.

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.

Sweet and spicy grilled rainbow trout.Sweet and spicy grilled rainbow trout

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.

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Curried coconut chicken kebabs and balsamic salmon kebabs on a white background; the chicken kebabs are made with cut up skinless, boneless chicken breasts marinated in coconut milk and madras curry paste as well as red peppers and broccoli and garnished with lime juice and cilantro. The salmon skewers are made with salmon marinated in balsamic vinegar and apricot jam reduction as well as red onion and zucchinis, all grilled on a barbecue, for a post on an easy curried coconut chicken kebab recipe and an easy balsamic salmon kebab recipe(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

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.

A wood cutting board topped with mojito fish tacos topped with fresh mint and crema and lime slices next to a small bowl of dried chiles and a bottle of hot sauce(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

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.

Glazed grilled salmon on a plate next to a mango lentil salad with fresh cilantro for a post on an easy weeknight grilled salmon recipe with an easy lentil salad side(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

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.

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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.

Salmon, pineapple and zucchini skewers with pineapple-ginger sauce on a grill beside Chicken, Shiitake & Asparagus Skewers with Sweet Chili Sauce(Photo: John Cullen)

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.

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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.

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Photo, Yvonne Duivenvoorden. 

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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.

14 easy recipes for grilled fishHalibut and zucchini kebabs

 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.

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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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5 more tips for grilled fish
Fish n' chips menu
20-minute dinner recipes

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