Grilled Fish with Potatoes and Lemon

Step 1

Place the 1 lb small potatoes in a pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain and keep warm.

Step 2

Pat the 2 whole fish dry with paper towels. Score each fish 2-3 times on both sides, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, inside and out.

Step 3

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 4-5 minutes per side, until the skin is crisp and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.

Step 4

While the fish cooks, whisk together the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and the 1/4 cup chopped parsley to make a sauce.

Step 5

Slice the remaining lemon into wedges. Serve the fish with the boiled potatoes, drizzle with the lemon-parsley sauce, and garnish with lemon wedges.

Step 6

Optional: add a pinch of smoked paprika or minced garlic to the sauce for extra flavor.