This article will tell you exactly how to barbecue most types of fish, and is perfect for those who have never cooked fish on the grill before.
Steps
Step 1. Use a fish smoker
Fish breaks easily when cooked well, so you have to be very careful if you decide you want to cook it on the barbecue. It is advisable to grill the fish with a smoker, which is slightly different from the barbecue but provides a variety of flavors, rather than a classic grilled flavor.
Step 2. Wrap the fish in aluminum foil, newspaper or use an aluminum pan
This will keep them from breaking and add tasty extra juices for the refined palate. But if you don't particularly like lightly smoked fish, which is a little juicier, then don't.
Remember: even if the fish is wrapped, the heat must not be turned down. Cook it with the same heat you would use if it wasn't wrapped
Step 3. Add some flavor by cooking the fish with some herbs
Mitch Tonks - considered 'the fishmonger of the 21st century' by the Independent - recommends that if you are cooking a white fish such as Norwegian cod, the best way to get fantastic results is to wrap it in aluminum foil or newspaper. along with the herbs, a little butter and place it on top of the barbecue grill
Step 4. Learn how to prepare fillets, skewers, shellfish and salmon on the grill
It is said that small portions of fish, such as fillets, skewers, shellfish or salmon steaks, must be cooked over direct heat, while if you are cooking whole fish then it must be cooked over indirect heat.
Step 5. Give yourself all the time you need to prepare the fish
Step 6. Make three cuts in the fish to add some flavorings (such as lemon or herbs)
If you are cooking whole fish, then making three or four deep cuts for both sides of the fish is important. Fill these cuts with lemon or herbs to add a noticeable flavor to the whole.
However, if you are cooking fillets, marinating them with a sauce using a food brush is always a delight
Advice
- There are numerous options and flavors you can choose from, whether you are cooking directly on the grill, whether you have wrapped the fish in aluminum foil or newspaper.
- Grilled fish is becoming more and more popular as more and more people have decided to experiment with outdoor cooking rather than indoors! After doing a lot of research, it was a shock to find that the best way to cook fish on the barbecue is in a newspaper - wait before you say it looks absolutely disgusting. If you are looking to cook a healthy dish, then cooking a nice piece of fresh fish on the barbecue is definitely for you.
- An important thing to remember when cooking fish is not to panic. Don't be afraid to experiment and try a variety of herbs and butters. The end result is typically fantastic.
- Always make sure the fish is cooked properly. Otherwise you will regret it and ruin the dinner for your guests.
- A fish that is 1.25 centimeters thick usually takes 4-5 minutes to cook, while a fish that is 2.5 centimeters thick takes 8 to 10 minutes. While we can't tell you how long to cook each individual piece, this is a rough estimate.
- For whole fish it is slightly different, just make sure you have oiled both the barbecue and the fish before cooking. The general rule of thumb for knowing if a whole fish is cooked is quite simple as you will see over time.
- You will be able to tell if a fillet is cooked by opening it slightly and looking at the center. If it changes from translucent to opaque then the baking is perfect. Another way to know, if you don't want to open the fish, is to check if the pulp is consistent or not. When ready, the pulp will be firm but slightly soft.
