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How to Grill Fish

Want to know how to grill fish so it turns out perfectly every time? Read on, whether you're a beginner or whether this is not your first time manning the grill.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 (6- to 8-ounce) fish fillets or steaks (of similar thickness) such as salmon, mahimahi, bluefish, or halibut
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Build a two-level fire in your grill, which means you put all the coals on one side of the grill and leave the other side free of coals. When the flames have died down, all the coals are covered with gray ash, and the temperature is medium (which means you can hold your hand 6 inches above the grill for 4 to 5 seconds), you’re ready to cook.
  2. Rub the fish fillets on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper. Put the fillets on a fish tray or in a fish basket on the grill rack, situating them directly over the coals. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes on the first side.
  3. Carefully flip the fillets and cook until the fish is opaque throughout, 3 to 8 minutes on the second side. The exact timing will depend on the thickness of the fillets. To check for doneness, make a small cut in the thickest part of one of the fillets and peek in to be sure it's just opaque all the way through. If the fish isn't cooked through, transfer it to the side of the grill that's free of coals until it is opaque throughout.
  4. When the fish is done, use a spatula to move it to a baking sheet and serve at once.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1fillet or steak Calories 252kcal (13%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 103mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

% Daily Value*

Serving 1fillet or steak
Calories 252kcal 13%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 103mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.