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Don\u2019t be afraid to grill seafood! The stories you\u2019ve heard about sticking and overcooking are all completely avoidable, and grilled fish fillets of all types are a great and healthy way to feed the family. Just follow these tips from the Omaha Steaks experts and you\u2019ll be ready to make seafood on the grill perfectly.<\/p>\n

Choose the Right (Firm) Fish<\/h3>\n

Choose a fish fillet<\/a> that\u2019s going to hold together on the grill \u2014 something relatively firm and meaty, and not overly flaky. Stay away from tilapia or sole over the open flame\u2026 they\u2019re just too delicate for this type of cooking. Our favorite four fish for the grill are Salmon, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Swordfish.<\/p>\n

How to Grill Fish Fillets<\/h2>\n

Salmon<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Salmon fillets<\/a> of all types have great flavor, solid texture that you can cook on the grates, and are pretty difficult mess up. Whether you go skin-on or skinless is up to you, but the skin adds extra flavor and nutrients.<\/p>\n

Get the guide:<\/strong> How to Grill Salmon<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuna<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We love tuna steaks<\/a> because, well, they\u2019re steaks! You can treat thick-cut tuna steaks just like beef on the grill \u2014 sear the outside and leave the inside medium-rare or cook them all the way through.<\/p>\n

Get the guide:<\/strong> How to Grill Ahi Tuna Steaks<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mahi Mahi<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s probably the flakiest fish on this shortlist, but Mahi Mahi<\/a> will stay together on the grill. It\u2019s loaded with flavor and great topped with butter and herbs.<\/p>\n

Get the guide:<\/strong> How to Grill Mahi Mahi<\/a><\/p>\n

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Swordfish<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Swordfish steaks<\/a> are really cool! You want to cook them all the way through, but swordfish is so meaty the steaks will stand up to just about any seasoning or skewering you can dream up.<\/p>\n

Get the guide:<\/strong> How to Grill Swordfish<\/a><\/p>\n

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Oil Your Grates & Make it Hot<\/h2>\n

One of the best things you can do for your grilled fish doesn\u2019t involve the fish at all \u2014 it\u2019s about your grill. Make sure you\u2019re starting with CLEAN grill grates \u2014 scrape well to remove any crusted-on carbon from your last cook.<\/p>\n

Then, preheat your grill to medium-high. Before you add a single fish fillet or steak, rub the grates where they\u2019ll go with a well-oiled paper towel. You\u2019ve just greatly increased your odds of success.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Flip Out<\/h2>\n

This is the most important thing: DON\u2019T flip your fish too early! <\/strong>This is how fillets fall apart. If you have to work\/scrape\/nudge\/pry at all to get your spatula underneath the fish, its. Not. Ready. <\/em><\/p>\n

With nicely oiled, hot grill grates, your fish fillets or steaks will release when they\u2019re ready to be flipped. That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n

To try your hand at these and other fish fillets, shop the Omaha Steaks seafood<\/a> selection.<\/p>\n

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