How to Perfectly Grill Fish at Home

Ever considered grilling fish at home but the task seemed too daunting?

We get it. 

Fish is more delicate than other types of meat and many worry about it falling apart, coming out undercooked, or becoming dry and rubbery.

At Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House, we not only offer amazing steaks – but the best fresh seafood in Dallas as well. If you can’t make it to Chamberlain’s – or want to cook fish at home – here are a few tips on how to perfectly grill your fish:

Prep Your Grill

Just like with your oven, preheating your grill to the proper temperature is imperative for the best grilled fish. We recommend preheating your grill to 300-325 degrees prior to putting your fish on. It’s also important to make sure your grill grates are completely clean. There are lots of ways to grill fish – directly on the grates, on a wood board, wrapped in foil, etc. Either way, ensure that you have cleaned the grates and that they are free of any debris before beginning to grill your fish. 

Cook with the Skin

One of the concerns with grilling fish is that it can easily fall apart. One way to combat this is to grill your fish with the skin on. You can choose to get a boneless fish filet with skin on one side or grill a whole fish with skin on both sides. When grilling a fish filet with skin, cook with the meat side down first, cooking for about 70% of your total grill time, then flip to the skin side down for the remaining cook time. 

Know How Long to Cook

For cooking your fish, the cook time can be difficult to determine. In order to figure out the right amount of time and create the best fresh seafood in Dallas, we suggest looking at the thickness of your fish filet. For every inch of thickness, plan to cook your fish for 10 minutes total.

Get the Highest Quality Seafood

Great grilled fish starts with the highest quality seafood. Find trusted resources for purchasing the best fresh seafood in Dallas. Did you know that Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House is actually offering uncooked seafood and steak for you to take home and cook in the comfort of your own home? Sure enough! Our gourmet quality seafood and steak is available for you to grill at home, including sea bass and salmon filets. 

Lock in Moisture

Fish can dry out quickly, particularly on a grill. In order to lock in moisture, slather both sides of the fish in vegetable oil. Then add a little salt and pepper, and you’re set! It’s also a good idea to grease the grates with oil as well. 

Don’t Want to Cook? 

Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House has the best fresh seafood in Dallas, and we are open and ready to serve you! Come see us this week for dine-in or carryout.