Many say that the best way to cook fish is over an open flame. This way, the juices are preserved and the smoky flavor just adds a delicious touch to the dish. Fish also cooks easily, making it ideal for camping. So if you’re in the mood for delicious seafood at your next barbecue, try these amazing grilled fish recipes.

Grilled Salmon with Spicy Maple

What do you need:

• 4 salmon fillets

• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, olive oil, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, sesame oil, and salt in a bowl. Place salmon fillets in a large resealable plastic bag, then marinate over fish. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. When ready, remove the fish from the bag and discard the marinade. Cook salmon fillets skin side down on preheated grill over high heat until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. To serve, drizzle a little maple syrup on top if desired.

Grilled Tropical Tilapia

What do you need:

• 8 tilapia fillets

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple

• 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• pinch of cayenne pepper

Combine onions, pineapple, green bell pepper, cilantro, 4 teaspoons lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. In another bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and canola oil then drizzle over tilapia fillets. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook on preheated grill, covered, 2 to 3 minutes per side or until fish is cooked through. Top with pineapple mixture to serve.

Grilled Halibut with Lemon and Ginger

What do you need:

• 4 halibut fillets

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 4 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

• Salt and pepper to taste

• lemon wedges, to serve

Brush halibut fillets with lemon juice, sprinkle with minced ginger, and season with salt and pepper. Cook on a preheated, covered grill over medium heat, skin side down, for 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked through. To serve, drizzle sesame oil and soy sauce over fillets, then top with lemon wedges.

These delicious grilled fish recipes are sure to brighten up your next barbecue!