It’s time for exciting summer cookouts with incredible seafood flavors. Think flaky, tender fish infused with smoky goodness, vibrant marinades, and exciting global flavors.
Fire up the grill (and smoker)! Get ready for a seafood feast that’s sure to impress your guests. From elegant salmon and mahi-mahi to flavorful cod and even adventurous fish cheeks, there’s something for everyone to love.
1. Grouper Cheeks
These bite-sized nuggets are pure seafood indulgence! Perfectly grilled, these tender and flavorful cheeks are a unique and delicious addition to your cookout spread.
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2. Smoked Cod
Take cod to a whole new level with smoky flavor! Flaky, moist, and infused with a delicious hint of smokiness, this cod will steal the show at your cookout.
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3. Grilled Mackerel Fillets with Green Goddess Dressing
Mackerel gets a delicious makeover with this vibrant herb dressing! The zesty, creamy Green Goddess sauce perfectly complements the grilled fish.
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4. Grilled Jamaican Jerk Swordfish
Spice things up with these Caribbean-inspired fish steaks! Packed with bold jerk flavors, this grilled swordfish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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5. Pesto Crusted Salmon
Upgrade your salmon game! A vibrant pesto crust adds tons of flavor to these perfectly grilled salmon fillets. It’s a simple yet elegant seafood dish.
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6. Grilled Red Snapper Escovitch
This Caribbean-inspired dish will transport your taste buds! The vibrant, tangy escovitch sauce complements the perfectly grilled red snapper.
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7. Smoked Pacific Rockfish
Rich, smoky flavor meets delicate rockfish in this delicious dish. Perfect for an adventurous yet crowd-pleasing cookout addition!
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8. Brined Smoked Trout
Elevate your smoked trout! Brining adds extra tenderness and flavor, taking this smoky fish to the next level of deliciousness.
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9. Grilled Mahi-Mahi
This lean, flavorful fish is a grilling superstar! A simple preparation lets the mahi-mahi’s natural deliciousness shine through.
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10. Tuna Steak
Cooked to perfection, tuna steaks are surprisingly easy! This recipe delivers juicy, flavorful tuna with a beautiful sear for a restaurant-quality experience.
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11. Smoked Salmon with Lemon Pepper Rub
A classic for a reason! This smoked salmon is infused with a simple yet delicious lemon pepper rub, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
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12. Grilled Blackened Dover Sole
Blackening gives this delicate sole an incredible crust and burst of flavor! Perfectly cooked, flaky, and delicious.
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13. Fish Taco Slaw Bowls with Mango Salsa and Chipotle Aioli
These bowls are a fiesta of flavors! Perfectly cooked fish (grilled or pan-fried) gets a fresh and flavorful twist with mango salsa and chipotle aioli.
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14. Grilled Catfish Recipe
A Southern classic done right! This catfish gets a flavorful coating and a perfect crispy sear on the grill—simple and satisfying.
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15. Smoked Halibut
This smoked halibut is melt-in-your-mouth tender and infused with smoky goodness. It’s an easy and impressive dish for any seafood lover.
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16. Grilled Haddock
Delicate and flaky, haddock is a delicious choice for grilling! This recipe ensures perfectly cooked haddock and offers a variety of delicious seasoning ideas.
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17. Smoked Miso Black Cod (Misoyaki Butterfish)
Discover rich, buttery black cod with an amazing Asian-inspired flavor twist! This recipe delivers an incredibly tender, flavorful smoked fish experience.
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18. Hawaiian Grilled Salmon
Take a flavor vacation to Hawaii with this delicious salmon recipe! A sweet and tangy marinade infuses the salmon with tropical goodness.
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19. Smoked Kokanee
This unique freshwater salmon is perfect for smoking! Delicate, flavorful, and packed with healthy fats, this smoked kokanee will be a hit.
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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.
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