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Celebrate Summer With These Grilling Recipes And Tips

Resident chef Kathy Gunst's tips for grilling fish filets, whole fish or fish kebobs — which can also apply to grilling almost any food.
Grilled Fish With Lemon, Dill And Scallions (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)

I always look forward to grilling season, but this year it’s even sweeter. After being cooped up for the past few months and socially isolating, it feels great to get outside, light the grill and cook a simple dinner outdoors.

Whether you have a backyard, a fire escape, or an urban courtyard, or whether you work on a fancy barbecue or a tiny little tabletop Weber grill, this is the time to get grilling.

Though you can grill virtually anything, many cooks have a fear of grilling fish and seafood. Here are tips for grilling fish filets, whole fish or fish kebobs but many of the tips can also apply to grilling almost any food.

Tips For Grilling Fish

  • Preheat grill for at least 10 minutes.
  • Ideally, grill should be medium hot to hot, around 400 to 425 degrees.
  • Once the grill is hot, use a heavy-duty barbecue brush or

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