Lemony Grilled Halibut

Grilling fish is easy if you follow a few basic steps.

Choose the right fish: Some fish do better than others on the grill. Tender fillets like tilapia, catfish and flounder are more delicate and require gentler handling. You can still grill them, but make sure to use a foil packet or wire fish basket. Foil packets are a great no-fuss way to cook an entire meal. Thick fish steaks like halibut, salmon, mahi-mahi, swordfish and tuna are good choices for tossing right on the grill grate.

Marinate quickly: Marinades add great flavor to fish. You can make something as simple as a mix of Crisco Pure Olive Oil, a little lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper and a handful of fresh parsely. Don’t marinate fish very long, though, or the acids in the marinade will begin to “cook “ the fish. 15 minutes is enough to impart great flavor.

Spray the grill, then get it hot: Whether you’re using gas or charcoal, spray the grate with Crisco No Stick Cooking Spray then get the grill good and hot to sear the fish and prevent sticking.

Don’t overcook it: Fish takes just 8-10minutes per inch of thickness to cook. Check it early to avoid overcooking. It should flake easily with a fork.

Serve this Lemony Grilled Halibut with  fresh asparagus or green beans and a pasta salad for a perfect summery fish meal. You can find  lots more grilling recipes at Crisco.com