There are many health benefits of eating fish. Its Omega-3 fatty acids in particular are good for your heart. So we recommend making fish the main source of protein in at least one of the meals you eat a week.
This recipe goes well with a big serving of vegetables. Why not try it with our Stuffed Acorn Squash, our Sautéed Spinach Salad, or even our Baked Cabbage Wedges?
Grilled Skin on Fish
Servings 4
Calories 20 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 White fish fillets (small-medium- I used yellow fin tuna and red snappert hey should be de-scaled and de-headed)
- 1/4 c Softened butter
- 1/4 c garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 Lemons
Instructions
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Take de-scaled and de-headed fish fillets and cut flesh to the spine at a 45-degree angle from tip to tail and vice versa, creating Xs on both sides (see photo).
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Mix together softened butter and minced garlic.
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Using a spatula, evenly spread garlic butter on all sides of the fish, making sure to fill each of the crevices with as much tasty garlic butter as possible.
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Heat grill to medium heat.
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Place fish on grill and grill for about 3-5 minutes on each side, until flesh is flaky and white to the bone.
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Serve with lemon wedges, and garnish with a sprinkle of dried dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Skin on Fish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20
Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 59mg2%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 8.3mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.