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Thats why were here to help. If you love fish, but are apprehensive about putting it on your grill, dont worry, were going to make it easy. My tips for grilling fish will have you feeling confident and ready to grill your favorite fish recipe for your next meal.
While each technique is unique, the preparation for grilling both variations is the same.
Preparation
First step when grilling anything, especially fish, is to preheat your grill on high. This does a number of things. Bringing the grill up to temperature will help in caramelizing the fish and provide the defined grill marks that supply the immense flavor all grillers love.
Having the grill preheated will also lessen the amount of time your fish is on the grill, resulting in less opportunity for your fish to dry out. Lastly, preheating the grill will prevent the number one fear for fish grillers sticking.
Even though fish is very lean, it will naturally release itself from the cooking grate when it is finished cooking if the grill was preheated correctly.
Another constant when it comes to grilling fish is the temperature. Whether skin is on or off, the temperature should be at a medium to high heat, depending on the recipe, around 400-450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Now that your grill is preheated, youre almost ready to start grilling your fish. The last thing to do is clean the cooking grates with a stainless steel brush to remove all prior cooking debris that may still be left over.
Just a good rule of thumb, clean cooking grates are a necessity no matter what you are grilling to aid in easy removal of your grilled cuisine.
If youve experienced fish sticking to the grates in the past, chances are you didnt preheat your grill to the correct grilling temperature, or clean your cooking grates properly.
Technique
Check out the tips below to perfect your favorite fish dish.
Skin on:
Skin off:
Always remember to grill with your lid down. Each time you open the lid, you add additional cooking time to your meal.
If youre feeling adventurous, try adding a little smoke to your fish. If youre grilling on a charcoal grill, soak woodchips for at least 30 minutes before placing them directly on your charcoal to enhance your fishs flavor.
If youre grilling on a gas or electric grill, be sure to soak woodchips for at least 30 minutes before placing them in a smoker box and directly on the cooking grate.
With these tips, youll be grilling up a flawless fish dinner that will impress even the pickiest seafood lover at your dinner table. Itll be easy to bring the taste of the sea to your backyard barbecue any time you desire.