30 Grilled Fish Recipes That Will Take Your Barbecue Skills to Another Level!

September 27, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Grilled fish can be a little daunting but that is only because you don’t know the right ways to grill them! Well, these grilled fish recipes give you all the answers that you need from ingredients to grilling methods. So, go ahead and check these recipes out and become a pro at grilling fish as well! 

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1. Lemon Garlic Grilled Tilapia 

This recipe is equal parts buttery and bright! The tilapia is seasoned and then brushed with a mix of melted butter, garlic, and lemon zest. Then, it is grilled while basted with more of the butter. When the fish are done, grill lemon halves until slightly charred and then squeeze the lemon juice over the tilapia before serving! 

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Lemon Garlic Grilled Tilapia 

2. Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon

If you want smoky grilled salmon, then you have got to try this recipe! First, the cedar planks are smoked. Then, you place the salmon on the planks, brush with oil, and sprinkle on the spice rub. Grill the salmon until it is perfectly flaky! 

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Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon

3. Simple Grilled Mahi Mahi

Perfectly spiced and with a hint of tang, you just have got to try this grilled mahi mahi! All you have to do is combine the spices, brush the mahi mahi with oil, and sprinkle on the spices so that the fish is well coated. Then, pop in the grill until it is tender! 

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Simple Grilled Mahi Mahi

4. Grilled Tuna Steaks 

These tuna steaks are so good – they are savory, smoky, with a hint of sweetness and tang to them! The steaks are seasoned and then grilled to perfection. In the meantime, up a sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Use this to dip the grilled tuna when serving! 

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Grilled Tuna Steaks 

5. Grilled Swordfish with Herbs and Charred Lemon Salsa

This recipe is just bursting with flavor! The swordfish is brushed with oil and drizzled with herbs and spices before it is grilled. While this is happening, brush lemon slices with oil and grill until it is slightly charred. Then chop this up and mix with celery, shallots, and herbs for a delicious salsa! 

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Grilled Swordfish with Herbs and Charred Lemon Salsa

6. Grilled Halibut with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette 

For this recipe, the flavors of the grilled halibut are really boosted by the yummy vinaigrette! Simple season the halibut and grill on each side until tender. Then, combine basil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, capers, and green onion before drizzling this over the fish! 

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Grilled Halibut with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette 

7. Grilled Trout with Garlic Butter 

The flavors for this grilled trout are just incredible! To begin with, the trout is marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings. It is then grilled a few minutes on each side before plating. In the meantime, whisk together butter, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Serve this with the fish while it is hot! 

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Grilled Trout with Garlic Butter 

8. Grilled Red Snapper

If you are all about the flavor, then you are going to love this grilled red snapper! The fish is coated in herbs and spices so that it forms a delicious layer. Then, the fish is grilled with the lid closed until it begins to get flaky. Serve and enjoy! 

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Grilled Red Snapper

9. Grilled Sea Bass

Looking to do something a little different? Well, then you have to try out this recipe! The seabass is first drizzled with lime juice before it is sprinkled with lime zest and adobo seasoning. Then, grill the seabass on each side until done. Make sure to serve the seabass with the strawberry salsa! 

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Grilled Sea Bass

10. Grilled Cod with Moroccan Spiced Tomato Relish

This grilled fish is combined with tangy and smoky flavors! The cod is lightly spiced and grilled until tender. Then, toast spices like cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes, before adding to tomatoes and orange. Serve the relish over the grilled cod. 

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Grilled Cod with Moroccan Spiced Tomato Relish

11. Grilled Barramundi with Grilled Radishes and Radish Leaf Pesto 

This is just the dish when you want a light meal on a warm day! The barramundi is lightly seasoned and grilled. Halve the radishes, brush with oil and grill this as well. In the meantime, use the radish leaves to make a pesto and serve all of this together! 

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Grilled Barramundi with Grilled Radishes and Radish Leaf Pesto 

12. Greek Style Grilled Sardines

This is a simple dish but one that has such bright and delicious flavors! The sardines are coated in oil and salt before they are grilled. Once nice and tender, plate and drizzle with a mix of olive oil and lemon juice. Top with dried oregano and enjoy! 

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Greek Style Grilled Sardines

13. Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika

If you want a smoky grilled tilapia that is just doused in flavor, this is a good recipe to try out! Here, the tilapia is patted down with a mixture of oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Then, the tilapia is grilled on each side until it is nice and flaky! 

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Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika

14. Mediterranean Grilled Branzino

This is a recipe that is definitely going to make you feel like you are sunning yourself on a Mediterranean island. Here, the branzino is marinated in lemon and herbs before it is grilled until just right. The grilled branzino is served up with a tomato herb relish to boot! 

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Mediterranean Grilled Branzino

15. Blackened Cajun Grilled Fish

Ooh this grilled fish recipe has so much flavor to it and a nice smoky taste to it as well! The fish is first rubbed down with cajun spices and butter. Let this marinate for a while before grilling on each side – make sure that the spices start to blacken a bit before taking the fish off the grill! 

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Blackened Cajun Grilled Fish

16. Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa

Flavorful with sweetness and tang, this recipe has everything you want from a grilled fish! The grouper is sprinkled with herbs, spices, and lemon pepper before it is brushed with melted butter and grilled. While this is happening, prepare the mango salsa and serve with the grilled fish! 

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Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa

17. Blackened Catfish with Creole Sauce

This is a Southern dish that you are definitely going to want to try your hand at – it is also a pretty easy one! All you have to do is to coat the catfish with creole seasoning. Then, grill on each side until a char begins to form. Once cooked, serve the catfish with creole sauce! 

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Blackened Catfish with Creole Sauce

18. Grilled Sole with Lemon Caper Sauce

This is a recipe that you are going to want to serve at a dinner party because it is certainly going to impress! Start by making the sauce – whisk egg yoke, lemon juice and zest, fish stock, and cream before simmering together. Then, add in spinach and capers. In the meantime, season the sole with salt, pepper, and lemon juice before grilling. Pour the sauce over the fish and serve! 

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Grilled Sole with Lemon Caper Sauce

19. Grilled Lemon Parmesan Crusted Salmon

Tired of eating the same old grilled salmon? Give this recipe a try! Begin by lightly seasoning the salmon and grilling. While this is happening, mix lemon zest, panko, parmesan, and dill together. Press this mix into the salmon and continue to grill until done! 

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Grilled Lemon Parmesan Crusted Salmon

20. Teriyaki Grilled Fish

This is a great way to add a sweet and savory flavor to your fish! Marinate the fish in teriyaki sauce and then grill when all the flavors have been absorbed. Beside the fish, grill pineapple slices and onions. Brush these with teriyaki sauce before you serve on top of the fish! 

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Teriyaki Grilled Fish

21. Grilled Marlin Steaks with Teriyaki Eggplant and Mushrooms

Spicy, crunchy, and delicious – this recipe is incredible! Mix cayenne pepper and sesame seeds and press these to the marlin steaks before grilling them. You should also marinate eggplant and mushrooms in teriyaki sauce and grill before serving with the fish! 

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Grilled Marlin Steaks with Teriyaki Eggplant and Mushrooms

22. Grilled Wahoo with Tomato Sauce

This is a flavorful dish that is inspired by Italian flavors! Here, the wahoo is lightly seasoned and then grilled on each side until a bit of char appears. Then, you whip up the sauce by simmering tomatoes, aromatics, capers, herbs, olives, anchovies, and lemon juice. Drizzle the fish with the sauce and enjoy! 

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Grilled Wahoo with Tomato Sauce

23. Grilled Perch with Citrus Salsa

This is such a refreshing dish and one that is perfect for allowing the flavors of the grilled perch to really shine through! The perch is seasoned and grilled to perfection. Make up the salsa with orange and lime with salsa verde and cilantro. Place the fish on top of the salsa and drizzle with homemade cilantro jalapeno oil. 

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Grilled Perch with Citrus Salsa

24. Grilled Sablefish

This is a great dish to wow people with! You begin by brining the sablefish and then grilling it until it is perfectly tender. The fish is then placed on top of a zucchini, summer squash, and fennel salad before being drizzled with a blackberry relish. Just delicious! 

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Grilled Sablefish

25. Lemon Dill Grilled Rockfish

If you are all about adding as much flavor to a dish as you can, then this recipe is for you! Combine mayo, sour cream, lemon zest, garlic, and dill. Apply this to the rockfish and then sprinkle on a mix of breadcrumbs and barbecue rub. Grill on each side and serve! 

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Lemon Dill Grilled Rockfish

26. Grilled Red Snapper with Ginger Sweet Chili Sauce

This is another recipe that really brings the flavor! The red snapper is first marinated in aromatic, sweet, and spicy ingredients. Then, it is grilled until slightly charred on each side. The fish is served with a ginger sweet chili sauce for a finishing touch! 

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Grilled Red Snapper with Ginger Sweet Chili Sauce

27. Peruvian Grilled Alaskan Pollock 

You aren’t going to believe the flavor of this pollock! It is covered in an aromatic, spicy, and tangy paste and then grilled on each side. If you want to take things further, make up the green sauce in this recipe and use the pollock as a filling for a sandwich! 

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Peruvian Grilled Alaskan Pollock 

28. Grilled Anchovies with Fresh Summer Dressing

Get ready to see anchovies in a whole new light! The anchovies are kept really simple here – just grill on each side and then top with the summer dressing that is made from tomatoes, lots of citrus juice, herbs, and aromatics. 

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Grilled Anchovies with Fresh Summer Dressing

29. Asian Grilled Monkfish

Savory, sweet, smoky, and a bit spicy – you are going to love these flavors! Start by marinating the fish in soy sauce, ginger, sugar, sichuan peppercorns, and sesame oil. Once the flavors have been absorbed, discard the marinade and grill the fish! 

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Asian Grilled Monkfish

30. Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon 

Light, earthy, tangy flavors really bring these skewers together! The salmon is cubed and then marinated in herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and mustard. Then,, thread the salmon through the skewers along with thin slices of lemon. Grill and serve! 

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Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon 

These are all the ways that you can grill all kinds of fish! From salmon to monkfish to red snapper, the options are endless! So, it doesn’t matter if you are trying to get healthier or want to expand your barbecue menu, you now know how to do it. So, go ahead and give these recipes a whirl! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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