Grilled Thai Red Snapper Packets

Grilled Thai Red Snapper Packets

This recipe allows you to cook red snapper on your barbecue without leaving any mess to clear up afterwards.
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Equipment

  • aluminum foil

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Start the barbecue is up so it is ready for placing the packets containing the red snapper on to cook.
  • Whilst the barbecue is heating up in a small bowl mix together the fish sauce, olive oil, ginger, lime juice, sugar and garlic.
  • On to four separate pieces of aluminum foil you place one of the four red snapper fillets (skin side down) and pour over some of the mixture you have just made.
  • Then sprinkle over the top of this some of the carrots, cilantro and green onion.
  • Then bring up the sides of the aluminum to seal the fish inside.
  • But don’t secure the packets too tightly as you need to allow some of the steam produced as the fish cooks to escape.
  • As soon as the barbecue has heated up place the Thai red snapper packets on the grill and cook for between 8 and 10 minutes.
  • Once this time has elapsed remove from the barbecue and then cut open the packets with a pair of scissors and serve without removing them from the aluminum foil on a clean plate.
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Course; Barbecue / Fish
Cuisine; Thailand

Sea Bass Kebabs

Sea Bass Kebabs

If you want to prepare sea bass quickly and easily this is the perfect barbecue recipe to use. They are suitable for any kind of barbecue party you are going to be having.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Once thoroughly combined together add in the chunks of sea bass and then cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • About 15 minutes before you remove the sea bass from the refrigerator you should start warming up the barbecue.
  • You will need to cook the kebabs on a very high heat.
  • If you are going to be using wooden skewers then make sure that these have been soaking in water for no less than an hour, as this will then prevent them from burning when placed on the barbecue.
  • As you remove each piece of fish from the marinade thread them on to the skewers and place to one side ready for cooking.
  • Don’t discard any left over marinade, as you will be using this later on when cooking the fish.
  • As soon as the barbecue is hot enough you can place the kebabs on the grill.
  • Make sure that you have lightly oiled the grill first to prevent the fish kebabs from sticking to it and cook them for between 5 and 7 minutes.
  • As well as turning the kebabs over frequently to prevent them from burning also baste them with any marinade that is left over.
  • As soon as the kebabs are ready serve.
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Course; Barbecue / Fish

Grilled Mustard & Miso Sea Bass

Grilled Mustard & Miso Sea Bass

This particular recipe requires you to use white miso paste that is much sweeter and milder than the dark versions. When you allow the sea bass to marinade in the miso, rice wine and mustard sauce it help to make the fish much more tender and taste more delicious.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whilst the barbecue is heating up in to a bowl mix together the water and mustard until they are mixed thoroughly.
  • Now into a small saucepan place the miso, vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, garlic, sugar and mustard mixture and place pan on to a medium heat.
  • Whisk the mixture whilst heating until it turns smooth, this should take between 3 to 5 minutes to happen.
  • Once the mixture has turned smooth remove from heat and brush the sauce over the fish and also brush the green onions with some olive oil.
  • Sprinkle the fish and onions with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Now place the fish on to the barbecue grill which has been lightly oiled and cook on either side for 4 to 5 minutes or the flesh inside turns opaque in color.
  • Next you need to cook the fish for a further 2 minutes on either side and whilst this is happening you should place the green onions on the grill to cook as well.
  • You are now ready to remove the fish and onions from the barbecue to serve to your guests.
  • Place each fish on a clean plate with the onions and a small amount of the miso sauce you have left over and sprinkle over some of the toasted sesame seeds.
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Course; Barbecue / Fish

Grilled Tandoori Cod

Grilled Tandoori Cod

As well as being very easy to prepare you will find that this particular recipe tastes absolutely delicious. Serve either with some freshly grilled vegetables or with some rice.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium size bowl combine together the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, red pepper, turmeric and salt.
  • Once combined together well add the chunks of cod and mix again.
  • It is important to make sure that every piece of cod is coated well in the marinade you have just made.
  • Now cover the bowl over and place in a refrigerator for 1 hour to let the fish absorb as much of the marinade as possible.
  • About 15 minutes before you remove the fish from the refrigerator you should now start heating up your barbecue.
  • Put the grill at a height of about 4 to 6 inches above the heat source so that the fish will then cook on a medium to high heat.
  • As soon as the barbecue has heated up sufficiently you are now ready to start cooking the fish.
  • Remove the fish from the marinade and thread on to wooden skewers that have been soaking in water for around 30 minutes and then place them on to the lightly oiled grill.
  • Cook for around 17 to 19 minutes turning frequently to ensure that the fish doesn’t get burnt.
  • When the flesh of the code turns opaque you can now remove from the heat and serve.
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Course; Barbecue / Fish

Grilled Jamaican Jerk Catfish

Grilled Jamaican Jerk Catfish

Although relatively spicy you can add a little more of kick to yours if want by adding an additional freshly chopped jalapeno in to the seasoning mixture.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat heat the barbecue to a medium heat.
  • Whilst the barbecue is heating up in to a bowl (large) place the onions, jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, allspice, dried thyme, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
  • Now into the bowl add the fish and coat well before then covering the bowl and leaving the fish to marinate in the sauce for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature.
  • After the relevant amount of time has elapsed remove the catfish fillets from the marinade and place them to one side.
  • Don’t throw away the marinade as you are going to need this.
  • Place the catfish fillets on the barbecue grill that has been lightly oiled and brush with some of the remaining marinade.
  • Now cook for about 5 minutes before then turning the fish over.
  • After turning the fish over you need to again brush with the marinade that is remaining and cook for a further 7 to 9 minutes.
  • As soon as the fillets are cooked remove from the barbecue and serve with a crisp fresh green salad.
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Course; Barbecue / Fish
Cuisine; Jamaica

Grilled Trout In Corn Husks

Grilled Trout In Corn Husks

This is a recipe that will impress your guests and also is a very quick and easy way to prepare and serve trout to them.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Check the fish over to make sure that there are no bones in the fillets.
  • Whilst you are doing this now is the time to get the barbecue heated up.
  • Once you have checked to make sure there are no more bones in the fish you can now start making up the little corn husk packets.
  • Place a fillet on each corn husk and then over these place two of the slices of bacon along with 5 grams of the butter.
  • Now close the husks up and secure them in place by wrapping some of the kitchen twine around them.
  • Once you have placed the twine around the corn husks you can place the packets on to the barbecue grill and cook for between 15 and 18 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
  • As soon as the fish is ready remove from heat and serve to your guests with barbecued corn on the cob and some fresh new potatoes.
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Course; Barbecue / Fish

Barbecued Sea Bass

Barbecued sea bass combines fresh whole fish with bright lemon flavor, olive oil, and simple seasoning for a light and elegant seafood barbecue recipe. The sea bass develops delicate smoky flavor on the grill while staying moist and flaky inside. Fresh lemon juice and bay leaf enhance the natural flavor of the fish without overpowering its clean taste.

What makes this sea bass recipe especially appealing is its simplicity. A few fresh ingredients allow the flavor of the fish itself to remain the focus. Olive oil keeps the fish moist while lemon juice adds freshness and balance during grilling.

Why barbecued sea bass tastes best on the grill

The popularity of barbecued sea bass continues to grow because grilling gives sea bass a light smoky flavor while preserving its delicate texture. Cooking whole fish on the barbecue also helps lock in moisture, keeping the flesh juicy and tender throughout cooking.

This seafood recipe also works beautifully for relaxed summer meals because preparation stays quick and uncomplicated. The seasoning requires only a few minutes while the grill handles the rest of the cooking.

Lemon and herbs enhance the fresh fish naturally

The lemon juice and bay leaf are two of the highlights of this barbecued sea bass recipe because they brighten the natural flavor of the fish without masking it. Lemon adds freshness while bay leaf contributes subtle herbal aroma during grilling.

If you enjoy light seafood barbecue recipes, you may also like our Barbecued Teriyaki Tuna Steaks, another grilled seafood recipe packed with fresh flavor and smoky barbecue character.

Texture plays a big role in this sea bass recipe. The outside develops gentle char from the grill while the inside stays flaky and moist. Proper grilling also helps the skin crisp slightly while preserving the delicate flesh underneath.

The olive oil also helps prevent the fish from sticking to the grill while adding subtle richness. Combined with salt and black pepper, the simple marinade creates balanced flavor without becoming heavy.

These barbecued sea bass fillets pair wonderfully with grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, fresh salads, or rice dishes. The light flavor profile makes the recipe especially refreshing during warm summer evenings.

Proper food handling remains important whenever preparing fresh seafood. Sea bass should always stay refrigerated until cooking and should be cooked fully before serving. For additional seafood preparation and food safety guidance, visit the FDA.

Ultimately, barbecued sea bass delivers smoky grilled seafood flavor, flaky fish texture, and bright citrus freshness in a simple barbecue recipe perfect for summer dinners and outdoor cooking.

barbecued sea bass served on a rustic wooden table with lemon wedges and grilled fish

Barbecued Sea Bass

Fresh grilled sea bass with lemon, olive oil, and delicate smoky barbecue flavor.
Couverts4 servings
Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:10 minutes
Total time 20 minutes
estimated costs pp $7.25 per person
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Equipment

  • Barbecue grill
  • Bowls
  • Fish spatula
  • Knife
  • Tongs

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf in a bowl.
  • Rub the mixture inside and outside of the sea bass.
  • Preheat the barbecue grill.
  • Lightly oil the grill grates.
  • Place the sea bass onto the grill about 4 to 6 inches above the heat.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Turn the fish halfway through cooking.
  • Continue grilling until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove from the grill and serve immediately.

Notes & Wine Advice

Notes

Fresh sea bass delivers the best flavor and texture when grilled over high barbecue heat.

Serve Tip

Serve this sea bass with grilled vegetables, lemon wedges, roasted potatoes, or fresh green salads.

Variations

Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, or chili flakes for deeper Mediterranean barbecue flavor.

Wine Advice

A crisp Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with the fresh lemon and delicate sea bass flavor.

Nutrition values

Calories: 240 kcal | koolhydraten: 1 g | Eiwitten: 31 g | Vet: 12 g | Verzadigd vet: 2 g | Natrium: 210 mg | Suiker: 0 g
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Grilled Asian Style Catfish

Grilled Asian Style Catfish

This is one of the simplest recipes you can use to prepare catfish for cooking on a barbecue. Simply mix together the various ingredients that make up the marinade, place the fish in the marinade and allow it to remain in it for up to 8 hours.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In to a resealable plastic bag place the catfish fillets.
  • In a small bowl now combine together the vegetable oil, soy sauce, garlic, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, black pepper and pepper flakes.
  • Then pour over the fillets in the bag and seal it.
  • Turn the bag over several times to ensure that the catfish fillets have been well coated in the marinade before then placing the bag in the refrigerator and leaving there for 1 to 8 hours.
  • The longer you let the fish remain in the marinade the more of its flavor will be absorbed by the fish.
  • As soon as you are ready to cook the fish then heat up the barbecue and make sure that you place the grill at a height that allows you to cook the catfish fillets on a medium to high heat.
  • Once the barbecue has heated up remove the catfish fillets from the marinade, which can now be discarded and place the fillets on the grill, which you have lightly oiled first and cook for between 12 and 13 minutes.
  • During this time you must turn the fillets over at least once.
  • The fish will be cooked when it easily flakes with a fork.
  • As soon as the fish is cooked remove from heat and serve to your guests.
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Course; Barbecue / Fish
Cuisine; Asia

Ginger Swordfish

Ginger Swordfish

An amazing marinade that really helps to bring some amazing flavors out of the swordfish.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Into a saucepan (large) place the teriyaki sauce, dry sherry, garlic, ginger and sesame oil, mix and bring up to the boil.
  • Once boiling remove the pan from the heat and set to one side to cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a shallow dish place the swordfish steaks and pour some of the marinade over the top that you made earlier.
  • Then turn the steaks over and pour the rest of the marinade over them.
  • Cover the dish up and place in the refrigerator for 1 ½ hours.
  • During this time you should make sure that you turn the Swordfish steaks over frequently.
  • About 15 minutes before you remove the fish from the refrigerator you should get the barbecue started and place the grill about 4 to 6 inches above the heat source.
  • This type of fish should be cooked on a medium to high heat.
  • Once the barbecue has heated up you can now place the steaks on the lightly oiled grill and cook them on each side for 4 minutes.
  • The best way of telling that the Swordfish steaks are cooked is that when prodded with a fork the meat should easily flake.
  • Serve to your guests immediately after removing from the barbecue.
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Course; Barbecue / Fish

Grilled Red Snapper

Grilled Red Snapper

You will need a whole red snapper for this recipe. But don’t worry grilling a whole fish isn’t as difficult as it sounds, especially if you have never done it before.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix together the achiote paste with the orange, lemon and lime juice and spread over all surfaces of the Red Snapper.
  • Place into a shallow dish which you then cover before putting in the refrigerator to rest for at least 2 hours.
  • Just before the fish comes out of the refrigerator start up the barbecue and place the grill about 6 inches above the heat source as you want to cook this fish on a medium heat.
  • Once the barbecue has heated up lightly oil the grill and then place the Red Snapper on it skin side down and leave it there for about 5 minutes.
  • Then after this time turning the fish over and let it cook for a further 3 minutes.
  • You will notice that the fish is done when the juices begin boiling and also you will find removing the central bone is easy because it simply lifts out when the fish is cooked.
  • If you would like to cook the fish in the same way that Mexican people do then try and get a banana leaf on which to place it when cooking.
  • If you can make sure that the leaf is still wet when you place it on the grill first before adding the fish.
  • Not only will this prevent the fish from sticking to the grill but also help to stop it from falling apart as you turn it over.
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Course; Barbecue / Fish