How to Grill Fish - Whole Yellow Tail - 10min weeknight Recipe

A couple of months ago, I did an episode in which I grilled a Red Snapper. The skin got stuck to the grill grates and came right off, even though the fish itself was pretty good, but it didn’t have the crispy skin I was looking for. You guys gave me tons of comments and ideas (thank you!!) how to grill better fish, so I’m giving fish a second try. This time, I’m hoping to get that crispy skin that I was looking for the first time around.

In my quest to finding the perfect way to grill a fish, I did it two different ways: Directly on the grill, making sure I really oil the grill grates and the fish, and also using a Fish Basket, which many of you recommended.

Let’s see if I can do better today, so let me show you how to do it!
#Fish #Grilling #Snapper

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[andrewcurren]

One of the tricks with a fish basket is to not clamp it closed so the fish sits loosely and just squeeze it enough so they don't fall out when you turn them, much less sticking, you can leave it completely unfolded close it gently turn unfold with a little jiggle to release the skin and unfold again, of you do several turns you can oil the fish and basket each time.

[bobnewhart]

You took that "constructive criticism" on your last video well and came back like a champion on part 2

[iyadsakhta]

Here's what i do when i grill a fish I learned this on the Mediterranean sea. When using a fish basket, put parsley on both sides of the fish preventing the fish net from sticking. Also when you flip a fish, you have to brush it with oil and lemon. Lastly, before opening the basket: KNOCK it on both sides it will fall by itself. Mine never stick and i don't even spray anything on it. Also, cook on low flame of course.

[keithf]

Thanks for posting this. I'm going to try grilling a fish for the first time this week and it really helped to see. I like the way you narrate the process and explain the trial and error aspects. It's much more helpful than watching someone do a perfectly rehearsed dish.

[santaclaritaevents]

I love and appreciate your honesty about what works AND what does not!

[pottersjournal]

One of the more truly honest fish grilling videos I've seen. Looks so delicious wish I was there to taste it. I'll take the one with the extra char.

[rome]

Ideas 💡
When you grill the fish, you can also use 🌰 🧅 choped and lay the fish on top of the onion
You could use spiragas, make like a small bridge and lay the fish on top .

[christopherbaily]

I push the charcoals to one side and cook the fish indirectly, then give them a minute or 2 over the coals to make the skin crispy.

[RonOnTheGrill]

I really appreciate your honesty man. I practice the same thing on my channel. In fact I'm literally uploading a second attempt video for a whole grilled catfish video I did where it stuck to the grill. I went and did my homework, and the new one turned out amazing. Kudos to you for sticking with it (see what I did there, lol) and coming right back with another one!

[amineaiffa]

I don't know about everyone else but grilling the fish in a tray works very well for me. I get all of that charcoal flavor and no sticking. If the color isn't to your liking, you can always finish off the last bit with a butane torch.

[erickjeremy]

Nice video mate.. Regards from Indonesia... We eat grilled fish everyday, really nice seing you grilling fish the way we do. About the coming off skin and sticky, try to find the fish that hasnt got red eyes, red eyed fish means it's no longer fresh. Here in Indonesia we believe that. If you grilled some red eyed fish, it will be sticky, and the meat is easy to fall off, and often get shattered. Very fresh fish shouldnt get red-eyed. Waiting for your next video!!

[tastsolakis]

great job! two comments which are personal preferences:
1. I generally avoid cutting fish of that size cuase they become a bit mor dry inside. (cutting is recommended in larger fish)
2. To get the fish out of the grill basket oil the basket (a bit) one last time

[izodman]

Nice comparison with the grill and without. I plan grill my parrot fishes tomorrow and after watching your vid, seems coating with oil and cook on grill may be easier than using the fish grill itself. Great tip!

[seany]

Fantastic video. It's nice to see the pitfalls of grilling fish as showcased here. Notice how other videos have this picture perfect presentation at the end ? . Finally something relatable to the rest of us.

[ralphfurley]

Wow, they look absolutely delicious!!! I love Yellow Tail!!! Excellent presentation!!! I personally don’t mind a little char on the food! The fun part about cooking is the trial and error, and eventually that eureka moment when you discover an effective technique or delicious recipe!!! Thanks for sharing your experience and I look forward to your next video!!! ☮️🖖🏽

[cheriepynk]

Try Jamaican style snapper, take the fins off, put salt, black pepper, garlic and fish seasoning and stuff the belly with thyme and green onions.

[AzalakaJoli]

Hi! Great content! Where did you get that fish basket from? Thanks!

[carlosu]

Looks great. My advice is use the opposite side of the grill basket. I suspect you had the bent metal towards each other with your fish in-between. The grill basket is supposed to fit the fish inside. But it all looked great!! Now I'm hungry for that fish! Thank you

[steveg]

Absolutely perfect, had fish done both ways in Greece, superb to say the least.

[tbl]

You should use butter next time and touch of olive oil so it doesn’t burn and brush butter T the end so it’s not dry and releases from the bars maybe? I loved your idea!!! Defs getting a subscription from me