22 Delicious Recipes for Grilled Fish (2024)

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  Ginger-Lime Swordfish

  

  Swordfish is wonderfulwhen prepared on the grill. The firm meat holds together well and it grills a lot like a good steak. Thisrecipe includes a sweet and sour, Asian-inspired marinade that brings out the flavors of the fish and creates theperfect crust on the grill.

• 02 of 22

  Salmon With Lemon and Thyme

  

  The combination of lemon and thyme is made for salmon, and thisgrilled salmon recipeis sure to become a dinnertime standby. If you have trouble flipping fish without it falling apart, purchase salmon steaks versus salmon fillets since they are easier to deal with on the grill.

• 03 of 22

  Sea Bass With Garlic Butter

  

  Sea bass can be something of a blank canvas when it comes to flavor. This recipe features a rich garlic butter that is used to baste the fish after it is flipped on the grill, making for a fish dish that is quick and easy, and one that everyone will love.

• 04 of 22

  Blackened Red Snapper

  

  Blackened fish typically comes out of a flaming hot skillet, but this version reduces the oil and puts it on an equally hot grill. It is the intense fire that makes this recipe work, allowing the herbs and spices to create a crispy surface on this red snapper. This is also a fantastic recipe for fish tacos.

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  Firecracker Salmon

  

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  The spicy Asian-inspired marinade for this salmon loads it up with flavor. The marinade combines Sambal chili paste with soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, and garlic. You will want to let those flavors sink in before this salmon takes aquick trip over a hot grill.

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  Lime and Basil Tilapia

  

  Let's be honest—tilapia is a type of fish that can really use a flavor boost. This recipe infuses a good dose of lime and basil to this grilled fish after a short time in themarinade. The secret ingredient? A touch of bourbon.

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  Onion Butter Cod

  

  Cod is a great fish for the grill. It mayneed a gentle touch, but the buttery texture is fantastic. In this recipe, the butter flavored with white wine and onionis basted on thecod as it grills, creating layers of flavors on the fish as it cooks.

• 08 of 22

  Basil-Rosemary Grilled Trout

  

  Trout is a popular fish that is lovely when it is freshly caught and cooked over a campfire. Although it is more likely we'll be cooking on a grill in our backyard, this fish will still be delicious, especially on a charcoal grill. In this recipe, the whole trout is stuffed with herbs and lemon slices, then put over a hot flame.

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• 09 of 22

  Grilled Walleye With Orange-Chive Butter and Pecans

  

  This walleye fish is cooked on a piece of aluminum foil making it easy to grill, quick to cook, and simple to clean up. Just place the fillets on the foil, brush with oil, and grill. When close to done you top with an orange-chive butter studded with pecans, whichgive the fish a bit of a crunch and a nutty sweetness.

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  Honey Mustard Sea Bass

  

  This sea bass only needs a few minutes in the honey-mustard marinade before placing on the grill, so you can put this meal together in less than30 minutes. Basting with the marinadecreates a caramelized outer surface on the fish that is fantastic.

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  Chili-Tequila Salmon Steaks With Grilled Salsa

  

  Salmon steaks are one of the most popular types of fish to grill as they are easier to manage than fillets. The natural sweetness of this salmon is enhanced by a tequila-chili marinade; then the fish gets topped with a fresh tomato and chili salsa. This is an impressive meal that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for an al fresco dinner party.

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  Sea Bass Marinated in Sake

  

  Sake is perfect when combined with fish—it acts as a mild acid to keep the meat fresh and tender while adding a slight tartness to the finished dish. The marinade for this sea bass, including soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic, is loaded with flavor, making for a delicious Asian-inspired fish dish that is also simple to make.

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  Lemon-Basil Halibut

  

  This fish is simply elegant, andjust might be the ultimate light and refreshing meal perfect for a hot summer night. The halibut gets a gentle seasoning before being cooked on a hot grill; the second it comes off, it is drizzled with a delicious lemon, caper, and basil sauce.

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  Soy Halibut Steaks

  

  This is the perfect halibut recipe for an Asian-inspired meal. Try doubling up the marinade and reserve half for pouring over the fish and some rice;the combination of butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and garlic makes for a rich and delicious sauce.

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  Chilean Sea Bass With Garlic Butter and Oregano Pesto

  

  Chilean sea bass is expensive, but it is also one of the best fish you can buy. The meat has a naturally ​sweet,buttery flavor and an amazing texture. This recipe takes that into account and doesn't mask those natural flavors with the oregano pesto and garlic butter; instead, the sauces are spooned onto the plate and then the fish is placed on top.

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  Cedar Plank Halibut

  

  You've probably heard of cedar plank salmon, but what about halibut?Plank cooking is a great way to grill fish—not only does it make it easier to handle, but it adds a light, smoky flavor. In addition, the light seasoning of this recipe lets the halibut shine through.

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  Tandoori Cod

  

  Talk about flavor! These cod fillets get a classic tandoori marinade before hitting the grill, making for a ​richly colored and deep flavored dish. Tandoori is a traditional Indian dish where food is marinated in a yogurt mixture and then cooked in a tandoor (a clay oven). But you don't need this special piece of equipment—the grill works beautifully.

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  Honey-Dijon Arctic Char

  

  Arctic char is a great cold-water fish. The honey mustard paste that flavors these fillets is loaded with herbs and only needs​ to sit on the fish for a short amount of time before placing the fish on the grill. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal since it can be prepared quickly and is truly delicious.

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  Halibut Tacos With Spicy Radicchio-Avocado Slaw

  

  These tacos make wonderful appetizers for parties as well as an exciting weeknight meal. They are loaded with flavor and the radicchio-avocado slaw is amazing, not to mention the halibut seasoned with honey, cumin, and chili powder.

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  Blackened Fish

  

  Blackened fish is a great method of cooking, but it can create a lot of smoke and odor in the house. This recipe takes the process out to the grill with just three ingredients and a heavy skillet so you can get this fantastic fish, without smelling it for the next week.

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  Grilled Lemon and Balsamic Sole Fillets

  

  Sole fillets are one of the more delicate types of fish, but if you oil your grill well or use a grilling basket you should be able to accomplish this dish without a problem. The sole is first marinated in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, fresh parsley, chopped onion, and dried mustard and then placed on the grill for only 4 to 6 minutes until cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges for a light dinner on a warm summer night.

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  Halibut Packets

  

  Packet cooking is not only a simple way to cook a whole meal in an aluminum foil pouch but also ideal for including ingredients that may be challenging to grill. Onions and bell peppers help to flavor this halibut recipe, and the packet can simply be opened upright on each plate.