In the summer, when it’s hot out, there’s nothing better to throw on the grill than fish: it’s light and flakey, mouth-wateringly flavourful, and, for those with an eye for hosting, there a few summer meal aesthetics more impressive than a whole grilled fish.
From delicious fish tacos to sole wrapped and grilled in a banana leaf, there’s a perfect fish dish for any occasion. Grab a fork and flake off a tasty morsel of the recipes below.
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Grilled Sardines with Coarsely Chopped Green Herbs
Nothing says summer like food on a skewer, and these zesty, herby, oil-drizzled sardines pack in enough flavour for a snack three times their size. Serve with white wine for a perfect start to any barbecue.
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Rick Stein’s Fish & Shellfish
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Chargrilled Salmon with Ginger, Black Pepper and Fish Sauce
This Vietnamese fish recipe was inspired by a food stall on the island of Phú Quốc – let the warm flavours of ginger, black pepper, lemon and garlic whisk you there.
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Barbecued Sambal Lemon Sole
Wrap a large flat sole in a banana leaf and let the combined aroma of both – and a spike of chilli and lime – waft from the grill until it’s ready to serve.
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Sardines on Buckwheat Flatbreads
Looking for a perfect light lunch, made with a sustainable fish? Look no further than a sardine recipe that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
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Kick-Ass Fish Tacos
A favourite dish in Mexico, fish tacos lend any meal a sense of fun and an abundance of flavour. Top these ones with mango salsa and spicy guacamole.
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Ainsley Harriott’s Seafood Skewers with Peperonata
You can use any combination of fish and seafood you like for these summery skewers with peppers, tomatoes and plenty of herbs.