Blackened Grilled Fish
David and I love barbecuing but let’s admit it, we’re fair-weather barbecuers. If it’s chilly or wet outside ☔, we stay in and don’t venture on the patio to grill… plain and simple! Is it the fact that we’re getting older and enjoy being warm instead of cold? Perhaps…
Most of my grilled recipes can also be done indoors but there are still a few that strictly require the “barbie” – the BBQ 🔥 not the movie 🎬! I think of any of my rotisserie chicken recipes, Grilled Jalapeño Poppers, Fire Roasted Salsa, Pacific Coast Salmon, and more including this featured one… Blackened Grilled Fish!
This recipe is incredible! Brush with a butter-lemon 🧈🍋 mixture, the fillets are coated with my Creole Seasoning Mix and then grilled on a heavy cast-iron griddle or skillet over high heat for a few minutes per side… done! It’s a fast and easy way to enjoy your favorite fish and outdoor cooking.
As most grilled recipes can be done inside, I highly don’t recommend to make this Blackened Grilled Fish inside. It creates a lot of smoke so your kitchen will be filled with it plus the chance of the fire alarm 🧯 going off is pretty high. If you don’t own a barbecue, make this delicious recipe on your next camping adventure.
Most and foremost, to be successful with this recipe is to make sure you choose the right fish 🐟 for it. Any firm fish like red snapper, halibut, catfish, cod, mahi-mahi, grouper, tilapia, pollock, salmon, bass, and so on are a great option. I normally use 4 fillets of 6 ounces each.
Is it spicy?
Yes… but so flavorful! Using my homemade Creole Seasoning Mix, the fish fillets come out with a nice smoky taste with some zip! Depending on your heat tolerance 🥵, you might find them just right – I personally find it spicy but once in a while, I don’t mind it. To tame it down, I brush more butter 🧈 on my fish and make sure to squeeze some lemon juice on top. I serve it with potato salad or rice.
This Blackened Grilled Fish is a tasty outdoor recipe! Very easy and quick to make 👩🍳, enjoy your favorite fish at your next backyard party or when you go camping ⛺… it’s the perfect recipe for these occasions!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
Check out these other great BBQ & grilling recipes… 😀
– Caribbean Jerk BBQ Pork Chops
– Creole Shrimp & Andouille Skewers
– Tomates à la Provençale (Tomatoes Provencal)
– Italian Burgers with Tomato Slaw
– Grilled Fish Tacos
– Huli-huli Chicken
– California Burgers
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Blackened Grilled Fish
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, melted and divided
- 1/2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice tips & tricks
- 4 large fish fillets, rinsed and patted dry
- 4 tbsp. Creole seasoning mix (about 1/2 tbsp. per side), or as needed see Recipe
- 1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil, or more as needed tips & tricks
Directions
- Preheat BBQ between 450ºF to 500ºF. Place a cast-iron griddle or skillet on the grill. Close the lid and heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add lemon juice and stir well.
- Brush melted lemon-butter on each fillet and coat all with Creole seasoning mix. Flip the fillets and repeat the steps; reserve the remaining butter for later.
- Brush the griddle with canola oil and place the fillets. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until almost black.
- Flip and brush some of the reserved lemon-butter on the cooked side. Grill for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145ºF. Serve immediately.
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