Best 7 Mediterranean Grilled Fish Recipes

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When it comes to cooking a flavorsome and healthy meal, Mediterranean grilled fish is an excellent choice. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various forms, whether you prefer it whole, filleted, or in kebabs. The key to achieving the perfect grilled fish lies in selecting the freshest catch and marinating it in a blend of aromatic herbs and spices to infuse it with Mediterranean flavors. From choosing the right fish to selecting the ideal accompaniments, this guide will take you through the essential steps to create a delectable and authentic Mediterranean grilled fish dish that will transport your taste buds to the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED SWORDFISH RECIPE WITH A MEDITERRANEAN TWIST



Grilled Swordfish Recipe with a Mediterranean Twist image

Easy grilled swordfish recipe that utilizes a delicious Mediterranean marinade with cumin, fresh garlic cloves and more. But you don't even need to leave it in the marinade too long! Just a few minutes while your grill is heating!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Fish and Seafood

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 to 12 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, more for later
1 tsp coriander
3/4 tsp cumin
1/2 to 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 swordfish steaks, about 5 to 6 ounces each, from sustainable sources
Crushed red pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a food processor, blend the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, spices, salt and pepper for about three minutes or until well-combined forming a thick and smooth marinade.
  • Pat the swordfish steaks dry and place them in a pan (or a dish with sides to it) and apply the marinade generously on both sides and set aside for 15 minutes or so while you heat the grill.
  • Preheat a gas grill on high (be sure to oil the grates before using). When ready, grill the fish steaks on high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on one side, turn over once and grill on the other side for 3 minutes or so (the fish should flake easily, while maintain firmness. You will likely see a bit of pink on the inside, but it should cook through by the time it gets to the table).
  • Finish with a splash of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes if you like heat. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Sugar 0.5 g, Sodium 600.6 mg, Fat 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 40 g, Cholesterol 130.9 mg

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED FISH



Mediterranean Grilled Fish image

A great way to grill fish, and it's not the same old breaded or fried fish. It's low in fat, calories, carbs, cholesterol and sodium. You can use pretty much any type of white-fleshed fish for this.

Provided by C and Ds Mommy

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or use 1 tbsp dried basil)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or use 1 tsp dried)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed is best, but the bottled stuff will also do)
4 fish fillets
4 green olives, chopped (optional)
4 lemon slices (thinly sliced)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Lay down a piece of aluminum foil on the grill to cook on or use a grill pan designed for grilling fish on a BBQ.
  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, basil, parsley and lemon juice.
  • Spray the foil or grill pan with cooking spray. Be careful not to spray directly on your heat source, or you'll get a flare up.
  • Place each fillet on the grill and spray the fillets with cooking spray.
  • Top each piece of fish with equal amounts of the garlic mixture. Sprinkle with black pepper to your liking.
  • Grill over medium heat turning once until the fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with green olives and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 99, Sodium 141.6, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 41.5

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED FISH



MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED FISH image

Categories     Marinade     Fish     Fourth of July     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1.5 pounds of thinly sliced white fish. Flounder, Amber Jack, etc.
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
8 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/3 Cup dry white wine
1 heaping Tablespoon fresh oregano
2 heaping Tablespoons fresh Rosemary
1/3 Cup packed fresh basil
3 Cloves of Garlic (less or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 Cup of lightly toasted pine nuts
Fresh lemon wedges for garnish and finishing

Steps:

  • Finely chop everything, except for the first three ingredients. I use my bullet blender and pulverize the ingredients until very smooth. Place the mixture in a bowl, add the yogurt, and mix well. Cover the fish with the sauce and marinate for one hour in a non-reactive dish. Take the plank out of the water and pat dry. Put the fillets on the plank and keep the marinade on the fish. This will be messy. Slowly grill the fish over a medium heat for 10-20 minutes. Grilling time will depend on the thickness of the plank. Before closing the grill, put the rosemary sprigs on the coals. If you are not using planks, put some aluminum foil on the grill and put the fish on top of the foil to cook. Sprinkle the cedar or oak chips on the grill prior to closing the grill. Grill until the fish is flaky and finished. This will take approximately 10-20 minutes. Drizzle fresh lemon on top - if desired. Enjoy.

GRILLED WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN FISH WITH AGED SHERRY-VINEGAR-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Whole Mediterranean Fish with Aged Sherry-Vinegar-Tarragon Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 whole fish such as Orata, Branzino, scaled and gutted
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large orange cut into thin slices
1 bunch tarragon
1 bunch parsley
Sherry Vinegar-Tarragon Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/4 cup aged sherry vinegar
1 small shallot, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup Spanish olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat. Brush the fish on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fill the cavities of both fish with orange slices, tarragon and parsley and place on the grill. Grill the fish for 6 to 7 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill, place on a platter and drizzle immediately with the Sherry Vinegar-Tarragon Vinaigrette.
  • Combine vinegar, shallot, mustard, tarragon, and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calorie, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 93 milligrams, Sodium 430 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 1 grams

GRILLED WHOLE FISH, GREEK-STYLE



Grilled Whole Fish, Greek-Style image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 whole branzini, or other small Mediterranean fish, 14 to 16 ounces each, gutted, scaled and bones removed but head, skin and fillets left intact (should be about 8 ounces each after processing)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil, plus more if necessary
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high.
  • Rinse the fish well under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the fish all over inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Brush each fish generously with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil and place directly on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally and coating with more olive oil if necessary, until flesh flakes easily and fish is cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Place fish on a platter. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine remaining olive oil with the lemon juice, parsley, and oregano. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve fish drizzled with the olive oil-lemon mixture.

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED VEGETABLES



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Perfect side dish for a busy mommy. These Greek flavored vegetables are grilled and seasoned to perfection.

Provided by ilise19

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Grilled Zucchini Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried oregano
8 large mushrooms, quartered
1 large zucchini, quartered
1 large green bell pepper, cut into pieces
1 large red onion, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Stir olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, rosemary, and oregano together in a bowl.
  • Place mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion in a deep grill-safe pan and brush with the oil mixture.
  • Place the pan on the preheated grill and cook until tender, turning once, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 9.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

GRILLED GREEK FISH



Grilled Greek Fish image

Living in Tampa, we eat a lot of fresh fish, mostly grouper, mahi-mahi and tilapia-all sweet white fish that work well with this marinade. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the tilapia, turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade., Place tilapia on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Fish: Select firm-fleshed fish like salmon, tuna, swordfish, or halibut that can withstand the heat of the grill.
  • Marinate the Fish: Marinating the fish in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and oil helps infuse it with delicious taste and keep it moist during grilling.
  • Preheat the Grill: Ensure your grill is preheated to the desired temperature before adding the fish to prevent it from sticking.
  • Use a Grill Basket: A grill basket helps keep the fish intact and prevents it from falling apart on the grill.
  • Flip the Fish Only Once: Avoid flipping the fish multiple times as it can break the flesh. Cook it until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Let the Fish Rest: After grilling, let the fish rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful fish.

Conclusion:

Mastering the art of grilling fish requires practice, but these tips and tricks will help you achieve perfectly grilled fish every time. Experiment with different marinades, seasonings, and cooking techniques to discover your favorite combinations. Grilled fish is a healthy and delicious addition to any meal, and it's a great way to enjoy the bounty of fresh seafood.

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