Grilled Fish
A whole fish grilled over charcoal until the skin is crisp and the flesh is flaky, with a simple lemon and herb finish.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 40g

Ingredients
7 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Pat the fish dry and score the skin diagonally on both sides, about 1 inch apart.
Step 2
Rub the fish all over with olive oil, salt, and pepper, including the cavity.
Step 3
Stuff the cavity with lemon slices, parsley, and garlic cloves.
Step 4
Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are glowing and covered with white ash.
Step 5
Grill the fish over medium-high heat, about 5-6 minutes per side, until skin is charred and flesh flakes easily.
Step 6
Serve hot with extra lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Tools you’ll need
- charcoal grill
- tongs
- knife
- cutting board
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.



