Grilling Seafood
Nothing compares to seafood on the grill. Something about that smoky flavor works so well. Once you have the basics down, it’s easy to fire up the grill with the catch of the day. Here’s what you’ll need to start grilling.
Our top picks for seafood: Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning + Applewood Rub. Explore all the flavors >
GRILLER TIP: TENDER FILLETS LIKE TILAPIA SHOULD BE OILED GENEROUSLY AND GRILLED ON FOIL OR AN OPEN-GRATED GRILL PAN TO PREVENT FALLING THROUGH THE GRATES.
Market Guide
Try out new flavors on the grill with our top picks for seafood, and even look into sustainable options. Here are some of your best bets plus what to ask for at the counter.
1. Salmon: steaks, filets or whole sides, coat this classic choice with your favorite rub and grill on a plank for a taste of the Pacific Northwest. 2. Tilapia: the mild flavor and flaky texture soaks up the flavors of marinades and rubs like no other. 3. Branzino: a full-flavored, flaky fish. Who knew grilling whole fish was this easy? 4. Scallops: briny goodness, cooks up quickly, epic with bacon. 5. Shrimp: Cooks fast. Full of sweet, delicious flavor. Try with Mojito Lime Marinade.
10 Minute Rule
There are so many ways to feast on grilled seafood. Serve it straight up with a squeeze of lemon, on skewers, in tacos or with steak for a taste of land and sea. If you’re grilling a fillet, use this “10 minute rule.” Grill filets 10 minutes per inch, as a general cook time. More epic grilling tips
