We like fish in general and I am purposing from here on out, to have it more frequently. Especially with all the protein, vitamins B, D and omega 3 fatty acids fish provides, we should be eating it at least once a week. Brain food, that is what fish is and, I could sure use more of that! In the past when we do have fish, it is a “nice” meal. “Nice” as in birthday or anniversary. Normally, I spread homemade butter (from Buttercup’s cream) on top with a little squeeze of lemon juice on it and into the oven it goes!
With the summer heat upon us and trying desperately to give the air conditioner a break, I have been trying grilled recipes much more this summer. Grilled fish just took a “nice” meal to a new level. My family really enjoyed this and although I grilled 5 lbs of fish, there were no leftovers!
Grilled Tomato Basil Fish
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs fish fillets (wild caught – thawed if frozen is used)
Marinade:
1/4 c lemon juice
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper (where to buy REAL salt & pepper)
Topping:
1 c. diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp basil*
1 Tbsp raw apple cider vinegar – I use Bragg’s brand
* If you are looking for organic non-irradiated herbs & spices Click Here.
Procedure
Mix all the marinade ingredients – lemon juice, rosemary, olive oil, salt, pepper – together and pour over fish. Gently turn the fillets to make sure all sides are coated well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Before or during the grilling of the fish: Mix diced tomatoes, basil and raw apple cider vinegar together in a small saucepan and heat thoroughly.
To grill: If fillets are thin, line the grill with foil. Preheat the grill and place fish on the grill. Grill until flaky, about 5 -10 minutes, turning the fillets once.
To serve: Place fillet on plate and spoon topping over the fish.
Enjoy!
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Looks and sounds delicious, this will definitely be an upcoming dinner soon!
Alyssa, it is so good and to be so easy too!!!
Enjoy!
Yum.. I’d love to have a nice serving of that for breakfast this morning Add a fresh corn tortilla and you’ve got a lovely fish taco.
We live 1/2 block off Lake Erie and we do lake perch and walleye on the grill.. Yum!
Our neighbors thought they were great fried until we took them to the grill.. Now they all bring us their fish so we can cook it for them.. It works out great.. They fish it, we cook it, & we all enjoy a great meal or three & great company.
Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
This is now tomorrow’s dinner! Thanks Dina-Marie.
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This looks so good!