Forget the Skillet: These 18 Recipes Are All About Grilled Fish

Fish is about to be named your grill's MVP this summer. From stuffed whole branzino to salmon kebabs, these recipes are worth taking to the grates.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Gerri K. Williams1/18Grilled Halibut With Basil-Shallot Butter
This halibut recipe is perfect for warm weather. While the grill is fired up, throw on some asparagus or another quick-cooking vegetable for an easy dinner.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Amy Wilson2/18Grilled Salt-and-Pepper Black Bass with Curry Verde
If you can learn how to cook a whole fish, you'll have summer's most impressive dinner in your back pocket.
Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott3/18Lime-and-Cilantro-Stuffed Black Bass
The stuffing can be varied easily. Try lemon with tarragon, or orange with rosemary.
Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott4/18Snapper Escabèche with Chiles, Garlic, and Oregano
Because it’s so delicate, the flesh can break down when marinated first, sometimes causing the fish to fall apart. A post-grill bath delivers flavor without compromising texture.
5/18Whole Grilled Fish with Lime
Don't turn or touch the fish until its skin is charred and crispy—otherwise, it will stick to the grates.
Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott6/18Snapper Escabèche with Fennel, Radish, and Dill
The smokiness of the grill is tempered by the dill and fennel's bright flavors.

Photograph by Emma Fishman, prop styling by Emma Ringness, food styling by Mieko Takahashi8/18Grilled Side of Wild Salmon
Don't monkey around with individual cuts; just grill this whole and portion it table side.

10/18Grilled Branzino with Cilantro-Mint Relish
Grilling whole fish is not as tricky as it sounds. We tie ours with kitchen twine, which makes them easy to handle.
11/18Rosemary Swordfish Skewers with Sweet Pepper Salad
Soak your skewers in water so they don't ignite on the grill.
12/18Spiced Salmon Kebabs
Here's a little trick: Thread salmon pieces onto two skewers so they don't flip and spin every time you turn them on the grill.
13/18Swordfish with Seaweed Salsa Verde
Combining the herbs for the salsa verde with seaweed really gives this dish that "fresh-from-the-sea flavor."
Jason Lowe14/18Grilled Snapper with Fresh Turmeric Marinade
Fresh turmeric lends a unique and earthy note plus incredible color to the finished dish.
Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott15/18Snapper Escabèche with Charred Scallions
This quick marinade comes together while the fish cooks.
16/18Gwyneth Paltrow's Grilled Halibut with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Be sure that the produce is ripe so the salsa really sings.

Christopher Testani18/18Grill-Steamed Sea Bass with Citrus Relish
To check if the fish is done, press on the spot right behind the head: If it feels firm and a thin knife inserted there reveals flaky flesh, you’re good to go.