Grilled Fish Bbq

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A zesty, tangy-sweet marinade that transforms simple white fish into a smoky grilled masterpiece
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Grilled Fish Bbq

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 40.5

Description

This Grilled Fish BBQ is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes perfectly. The marinade features a rich blend of brown sugar, cider vinegar, catsup, and dry mustard, infused with warm spices like cloves and chili powder. It creates a glossy, sticky glaze that clings beautifully to firm white fish fillets. Ideal for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. The brief marination time ensures the fish stays tender while absorbing deep, savory flavors. Serve it alongside grilled vegetables or corn on the cob for a complete, satisfying meal that brings bold American-style barbecue flavor to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine the chopped onion, brown sugar, cider vinegar, catsup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, ground cloves, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce reduces to a thin, syrupy consistency.
  4. Pour the hot syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding the solid onion pieces.
  5. Allow the strained barbecue syrup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
  6. Place firm white fish fillets, such as red snapper or halibut, in a shallow baking dish.
  7. Spoon approximately half of the chilled barbecue syrup over the fish, ensuring each fillet is lightly coated.
  8. Cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the flavors to penetrate the fish.
  9. Preheat your grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  10. Grill the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, basting generously with the remaining barbecue syrup during the last minute of cooking.
  11. Remove from the grill when the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 40.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.2mg1%
Sodium 184.5mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 7.8g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 4.9g
Protein 1.2g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: grilled fish, bbq sauce, white fish, marinade, glaze, summer dinner, seafood, spicy, tangy, easy recipe, weeknight meal, outdoor cooking, barbecue, halibut, red snapper, mustard, vinegar, chili powder, quick dinner, family favorite
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