Cooking Tips : Keeping your fish from sticking

The first task you should be wary of when grilling fish, is how to prevent it from sticking to the grill. Because fish is so delicate, it gets stuck to the grill, it may spoil your entire dinner.

First regardless what type of grill you use, always make sure to pre heat your frill. A general rule of thumb is, the grill is ready when you are not able to hold your hand over it for more than five seconds.Unless you are using a non stick surface, you will need to brush the grill with a little oil. Otherwise you can brush the fish with a little melted butter or oil prior to placing it on the grill.You have the option of using a fish grilling basket. These will enclose the fish which makes grilling even simpler. Don’t forget to brush the basket with a little oil so the fish will not stick when you take it outOnly turn the fish once.

When grilling fish or anything at all, you want to turn the items only once. Cook one side; turn it over, cook the other side, then turn off the grill.Knowing When the Fish is doneA general time frame for preparing fish is approximately 8-10 minutes for every inch of thickness or about 4 to 5 per half inch.Use a fork to keep into the thickest part of the fish to test for doneness. Poke the fork in a little way and peel back a bit, and the fish should be opaque and its juices milky white.

Underdone fish will be translucent with the juices being clear and watery. Over done fish will be dry and easily parted. Use an instant read thermometer to check the doneness of the fish. Just stick it in the thickest part of the fish to check for doneness. Fish is done at 145 ºF.