Mediterranean Grilled Fish Recipes

GRILLED SWORDFISH RECIPE WITH A MEDITERRANEAN TWIST

Steps:

• In a food processor, blend the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, spices, salt and pepper for about three minutes or until well-combined forming a thick and smooth marinade.
• Pat the swordfish steaks dry and place them in a pan (or a dish with sides to it) and apply the marinade generously on both sides and set aside for 15 minutes or so while you heat the grill.
• Preheat a gas grill on high (be sure to oil the grates before using). When ready, grill the fish steaks on high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on one side, turn over once and grill on the other side for 3 minutes or so (the fish should flake easily, while maintain firmness. You will likely see a bit of pink on the inside, but it should cook through by the time it gets to the table).
• Finish with a splash of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes if you like heat. Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED FISH

Steps:

• Lay down a piece of aluminum foil on the grill to cook on or use a grill pan designed for grilling fish on a BBQ.
• Heat grill to medium heat.
• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, basil, parsley and lemon juice.
• Spray the foil or grill pan with cooking spray. Be careful not to spray directly on your heat source, or you'll get a flare up.
• Place each fillet on the grill and spray the fillets with cooking spray.
• Top each piece of fish with equal amounts of the garlic mixture. Sprinkle with black pepper to your liking.
• Grill over medium heat turning once until the fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Garnish with green olives and lemon slices.

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED FISH

Steps:

• Finely chop everything, except for the first three ingredients. I use my bullet blender and pulverize the ingredients until very smooth. Place the mixture in a bowl, add the yogurt, and mix well. Cover the fish with the sauce and marinate for one hour in a non-reactive dish. Take the plank out of the water and pat dry. Put the fillets on the plank and keep the marinade on the fish. This will be messy. Slowly grill the fish over a medium heat for 10-20 minutes. Grilling time will depend on the thickness of the plank. Before closing the grill, put the rosemary sprigs on the coals. If you are not using planks, put some aluminum foil on the grill and put the fish on top of the foil to cook. Sprinkle the cedar or oak chips on the grill prior to closing the grill. Grill until the fish is flaky and finished. This will take approximately 10-20 minutes. Drizzle fresh lemon on top - if desired. Enjoy.

GRILLED WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN FISH WITH AGED SHERRY-VINEGAR-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Brush the fish on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fill the cavities of both fish with orange slices, tarragon and parsley and place on the grill. Grill the fish for 6 to 7 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill, place on a platter and drizzle immediately with the Sherry Vinegar-Tarragon Vinaigrette.
• Combine vinegar, shallot, mustard, tarragon, and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Adjust seasoning.

GRILLED WHOLE FISH, GREEK-STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high.
• Rinse the fish well under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the fish all over inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Brush each fish generously with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil and place directly on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally and coating with more olive oil if necessary, until flesh flakes easily and fish is cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Place fish on a platter. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine remaining olive oil with the lemon juice, parsley, and oregano. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve fish drizzled with the olive oil-lemon mixture.

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• Stir olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, rosemary, and oregano together in a bowl.
• Place mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion in a deep grill-safe pan and brush with the oil mixture.
• Place the pan on the preheated grill and cook until tender, turning once, 10 to 15 minutes.

GRILLED GREEK FISH

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the tilapia, turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade., Place tilapia on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.