by David Thackston

Created on: June 11, 2009

There's nothing like a well-prepared entre of grilled fish, and although there are many different techniques and options when it comes to preparing grilled fish, it is a meal that can be made quite simply. Thicker cuts of fish such as Tuna and swordfish are the easiest, but even thinner types of fish such as salmon or tilapia are just as easily prepared on the grill. It is important to remember when grilling fish that the meat cooks very quickly while at high temperatures; preparation is essential and will likely make the difference between burning your dinner, and creating a mouth-watering, health conscious meal. There are factors to consider when grilling fish however, such as using either a gas or charcoal grill, whether or not to wrap the fish in aluminum foil, place it atop wooden grilling planks, or by cooking it directly upon the grill. Depending upon your choice of fish one crucial decision is what sauces and seasonings to use. Grilling a delectable portion of fish doesn't have to be difficult though, and by following a couple of simple guidelines an excellent dinner consisting of grilled fish can be prepared easily and will leave your family and friends wanting more.

Aside from your choice of fish, let's start with the most basic of decisions that you face when grilling fish, which is what type of grill to use. Both propane and charcoal grills are excellent for grilling fish although each does present its own specific benefits and drawbacks. Charcoal cooking adds a distinct flavor to the fish but it takes much longer to heat up the coals and maintain a stable temperature. For cooking large amounts of fish and other foods alongside it that require longer cooking times, such is the case during a cookout or BBQ, this may be ideal. When using propane there much more control over the cooking temperature and this amount of precision is essential for cooking fish with distinctive flavors or sauces. In addition to its convenience, wood chips for flavoring the fish can also be used when working on a propane grill in much the same manner as they are with a charcoal grill.

Now that you know what kind of grill you want to use, let's consider the options when it comes to picking out a flavorful type of fish to suit your taste. Salmon is a very popular choice due to the many varieties of cooking methods that have been applied to its preparation (a variety of which are listed below). Tuna steaks are also quite popular, and they have the added advantage of being

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