Seafood is great any time of year, but when the sun is out and beach weather is here, it is the perfect time to enjoy the bounty of the ocean. Gather the fresh catch of the day or a frozen fish fillet, then prepare yourself for the taste of summer with seafood.
Grill Up Some Seafood
Summer is the time of the year where the grill comes out and you find any excuse to use it. Seafood is sometimes overlooked when it comes to grilling, but it’s actually an easy, healthy, and delicious option to cook. Here are some tips from MSC for preparing fish on the grill.
Tips for Preparing Fish for the Grill
- Let your fish come to room temperature for 15 minutes. This will help it to cook more evenly.
- Leave the skin on. This will help prevent the fish from getting overcooked.
- Rub both sides of the fish with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. This will help to stop it sticking to the grill. A coat of mayonnaise works just as well.
- Clean the grill rack before cooking and lightly oil it using some vegetable or olive oil on a paper towel.
Tips for cooking fish on the grill
- Cook on a medium-high heat – this is when the flame has died down and the charcoal is covered with white ash.
- The thinner the filets or steaks you have, the higher the heat should be. Allow time for a good crust to develop on the first side of the fish – this helps to release it from the cooking grate.
- Avoid flipping the fish more than once. This reduces the chance of it sticking to the grill and disintegrating. If you’re worried about sticking, try cooking fish on a bed of sliced lemons. If you grill with the lid closed then the second side will begin to cook too and you may not need to flip it.
- Remember: Fish is best when it’s just barely cooked through so it’s flaky, moist, and silky to bite.
Seafood Shack at Home
Your favorite seafood shack options are great budget-friendly entrees for a summer celebration. Check the freezer case for your favorite, easy-to-prepare fish wedges or square sandwich-sized portions. Served along with your favorite sides, it’s easy to get that seafood shack flavor no matter where you are cooking.
Lighter, Cooler Seasonal Seafood Options
Summer is a time when you aren’t always in the mood for heavy or hot entrees. This makes it the perfect season to experiment with lighter, cooler seafood options on your menu. Consider making a Wild Alaska Pollock paired with a Southeast Asian Mango Slaw for an easy seafood dish with a tropical twist. Mediterranean Wild Alaska Pollock Tacos are full of flavor and can be easily customized to suit different tastes. Meanwhile, Wild Alaska Pollock Summer Salad combines a perfectly marinated and grilled fish atop a nutritious and satisfying salad.
This summer, serve up some seafood as a healthy and flavorful entree. You’ll leave diners satisfied and not break your budget thanks to the incredible fresh and frozen fish options you can get from Channel Fish.
