51 Grilled Seafood Recipes for Salmon, Shrimp, Branzino and More
Here's our take on grilled seafood recipes: If it lives in the water, it belongs on the fire. We love to grill salmon (and really love to grill arctic char). We love to grill oysters and clams (and slices of bread on the side). We love to grill halibut and squid and shrimp and whatever we pick up fresh at the fish monger (or order frozen.) Below you'll find 51 of our very best grilled fish recipes and ideas for grilled seafood to get you started.
Photo and Food Styling by Anna Stockwell2/51Grilled Coconut Shrimp With Shishito Peppers
This summer, we're definitely not deep frying coconut shrimp. Because we have this wonderfully bright grilled shrimp recipe, quickly marinated with soy sauce, lime, and grated garlic, and tossed in shredded coconut.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou4/51Clams With Spicy Tomato Broth and Garlic Mayo
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou, Amy Wilson5/51Grilled Swordfish with Tomatoes and Oregano
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich7/51Grilled Spiced Snapper With Mango and Red Onion Salad
Grilling a whole fish doesn’t have to be daunting, especially if you use this turning method to minimize the risk of tearing the skin. Lay the fish horizontally across the grill grate with the top fins toward you and cook. When it's time to turn, wedge two metal spatulas under the fish—one near the tail and the other at the head—then quickly and confidently roll it away from you onto its other side in one fluid motion.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell8/51Grilled Shrimp, Zucchini, and Tomatoes With Feta
This summery, Greek-inspired dinner comes together in a snap with the help of a grill basket.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich9/51Grilled Salmon Steaks With Cilantro-Garlic Yogurt Sauce
This yogurt sauce will taste amazing on virtually any grilling recipe you can think of. Which means you can pair it with any grilled fish or even some seared tofu.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou10/51Garlicky Grilled Squid with Marinated Peppers
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou11/51Grilled Scallops with Nori, Ginger, and Lime
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou12/51Grilled Shrimp with Turmeric Mojo Sauce
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou14/51Crispy-Skinned Salmon with Whole Lemon–Sesame Sauce
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou15/51Grilled Salt-and-Pepper Black Bass with Curry Verde
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Andy Baraghani22/51Grilled Red Mullet With Charred Onions and Pine Nuts
Photo by Peden + Munk24/51Chile-Lime Clams with Tomatoes and Grilled Bread
Don't waste time indoors! Throw a cast-iron pan right on the grill to make this saucy clam and chickpea dish.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Andy Baraghani25/51Grilled Turbot with Celery Leaf Salsa Verde
Photo by Con Poulos28/51Tuna Kebabs with Ginger-Chile Marinade
Serve these gingery, sesame-laced kebabs over steamed rice for an easy summertime dinner.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich33/51Grilled Swordfish with Charred Leeks and Citrus
Firm, thick swordfish steaks can handle being cooked over medium-high heat like a steak. An even higher temp chars the leeks so that they're smoky outside and sweet and juicy inside.
Photo by Liz Clayman36/51Citrus-Stuffed Branzini
If a fish comes whole from the store, leave the head and tail on when you cook it on the grill, to help retain moisture.
Photo by Cedric Angeles42/51Grilled Tuna with Herbed Aïoli
If you've got some good albacore, it doesn't need much. Just a quick marinade in olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, fresh herbs, and dried tarragon, then a quick turn on the grill. An easy herby aioli finishes the dish, which is nice with new potatoes.
Photo by Romulo Yanes46/51Grilled Halibut With Chimichurri
Preheat your grill and get chopping! We always love having a green sauce on hand. Here, chimichurri made with fresh parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, and shallot dresses buttery halibut.
Gentl & Hyers47/51Grilled Sesame Squid
Pile flash-grilled squid next to a spicy Thai dipping sauce for the ultimate summertime alternative to fried calamari.
