Best 7 Basting Sauce For Grilled Fish Recipes

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**Grilled fish** is a healthy, versatile, and delicious seafood dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It can be prepared in a variety of ways, but one of the most popular methods is to baste the fish with a flavorful sauce while it cooks. This helps to keep the fish moist and juicy, and it also adds a delicious layer of flavor. There are many different basting sauces that can be used for grilled fish, so you can choose one that suits your taste buds. Some popular options include lemon-herb butter, garlic butter, and honey-mustard sauce.

This article provides three recipes for basting sauces that are perfect for grilled fish. The first recipe is for a classic lemon-herb butter sauce. This sauce is made with butter, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs. It is simple to make and adds a bright, citrusy flavor to grilled fish. The second recipe is for a garlic butter sauce. This sauce is made with butter, garlic, and white wine. It is rich and flavorful, and it is perfect for grilled fish that is cooked over a medium-high heat. The third recipe is for a honey-mustard sauce. This sauce is made with honey, mustard, and mayonnaise. It is sweet, tangy, and creamy, and it is perfect for grilled fish that is cooked over a low heat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EVERYTHING BASTING SAUCE



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This versatile sauce can be used on any recipe that calls for a basting sauce or mop. Try it the next time you're grilling pork roast or chicken.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-quart apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
6 bay leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon ​lemon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Cover and allow to cool completely before applying to meat. This sauce can be used with any recipe that calls for a basting sauce .
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1532 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize About 1 quart (1 to 2 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GRILLED SALMON WITH LEMON AND DILL SAUCE RECIPE



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This tasty grilled salmon recipe features a lemon and dill mixture that is used as both a marinade and a basting sauce, giving the fish great flavor.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 salmon steaks or fillets
For the Marinade:
Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced or pressed)
Optional: White rice, green salad, or minted pea puree (for serving)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place the salmon in a shallow, nonreactive dish. In a bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, vegetable oil, dill, and garlic. Whisk to combine and emulsify .
  • Pour the marinade over the salmon. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat a grill to medium and lightly oil the grates to prevent the fish from sticking. Remove the salmon, reserving the marinade, and place the fish on the grill.
  • Pour the marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Cook the salmon for about 4 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily, basting with the boiled marinade.
  • To serve, spoon a little sauce on top of each fillet or steak.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 250 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 70 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 153 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 58 g, ServingSize 4 fillets (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PAN-ROASTED FISH FILLETS WITH HERB BUTTER



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A blast of heat in a cast-iron pan and a basting of golden butter does wonders for plain fish fillets. This life-changing method is adopted from a former chef and current fishmonger, Mark Usewicz of Mermaid's Garden in Brooklyn, who also teaches cooking classes in topics like "How to Cook Fish in a New York City Apartment." The cooking time is so short that the smell - which, if your fish is fresh and not funky, should not be overpowering - will dissipate quickly. And in the meantime, you have an easy dinner of tender fish with a toothsome crust, anointed with nutty, lemony brown butter and perfumed with herbs. You can use virtually any fish fillet, skin on or off, as long as it is not too thick. If the butter is browning too fast, reduce the heat and add a nut of cold butter to prevent scorching, or squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 5- to 6-ounce fish fillets, like black bass, haddock, fluke, striped bass, tilefish, snapper or salmon, 1/2- to 1-inch thick
Salt and ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 sprigs fresh thyme, tarragon, chives or another herb
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley, optional
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil. Place the fillets in the pan, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body. If fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
  • Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is golden and caramelized around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip fillets and add butter and thyme to pan. Tilt pan slightly to let the melted butter pool at one end. Use a spoon to baste the fish with the pooled butter. Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 45 to 90 seconds more, depending on the thickness of your fish. Serve immediately with chopped parsley (if using) and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 461, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram

LEE'S SALMON BASTE



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This was a 'secret' recipe some guy in Michigan gave my parents. Too good not to share.

Provided by chef_fiizeru

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup Catalina salad dressing
½ cup butter, melted
½ lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 pinch dried dill weed
6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk Catalina salad dressing, melted butter, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill together in a bowl. Brush over the salmon fillets.
  • Cook salmon on the preheated grill, basting regularly with the sauce, until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 116.7 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 516.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

FISH WITH SIZZLING OLIVE BUTTER



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Sizzling butter is an excellent base for several classic sauces for fish, including amandine and meunière. Here, garlic, sliced olives (try a mix of green and black), fennel seeds and lime juice are thrown into the pan, adding tangy, bright and aromatic flavors. You can use this sauce for any kind of fish, whether pearly fillets of cod or meaty tuna or salmon. It even works with shrimp and chicken breasts. After all, there are few things that aren't improved by a drizzle of garlicky melted butter. Serve this over rice or with crusty bread to catch all that butter.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup mixed olives, such as Kalamata, Castelvetrano, Moroccan or Picholine, pitted and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
1/2 teaspoon fennel or coriander seeds, coarsely crushed (use the flat side of your knife or a mortar and pestle)
4 (1-inch-thick) pieces flaky white fish fillet, such as cod (about 6 ounces each), patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 lime wedges, plus more for serving
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley, leaves and tender stems
1/4 cup chopped dill, leaves and tender stems

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium. Add butter and oil, and cook until butter melts and starts to sizzle, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in olives, garlic and fennel or coriander, and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Season fish fillets with salt and pepper, then nestle them in one layer in the skillet. Carefully spoon some of the butter mixture over the fish, basting the fillets, then transfer pan to the oven.
  • Bake until fish is opaque and flaky, 8 to 13 minutes, basting halfway through. Remove from oven and transfer fillets to serving plates.
  • Squeeze a wedge or two of lime into the butter mixture and spoon sauce over fish. Top with black pepper, cilantro and dill, with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

BARBECUE RECIPES BASTING SAUCE FOR GRILLED FISH



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Make and share this Barbecue Recipes Basting Sauce for Grilled Fish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup salad oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and simmer for a few minutes. Especially good for basting grilled fish.

BASTING SAUCE FOR GRILLED FISH RECIPE



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Provided by á-49363

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 garlic cloves, finely minced)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine all ingredients; cook over low heat until the sugar is dissolved; cool. Before grilling the fish coat both sides in the sauce. Place on grill and continue to baste frequently. Grilling time for thicker cuts of fish is about 7-9 minutes. Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/basting-sauce-for-grilled-fish-367436?oc=linkback

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices add a burst of flavor to your basting sauce. Some popular choices for grilled fish include dill, parsley, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and lemon.
  • Balance the flavors: A good basting sauce should have a balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. If your sauce is too sweet, add a little vinegar or lemon juice. If it's too sour, add a little honey or sugar.
  • Use a high-quality oil: The type of oil you use in your basting sauce will also affect the flavor. Choose a high-quality olive oil or avocado oil that has a mild flavor.
  • Don't overcook the fish: Fish is a delicate protein that can easily be overcooked. When grilling fish, cook it over medium heat and baste it frequently to prevent it from drying out.

Conclusion:

A well-made basting sauce can take your grilled fish to the next level. By following these tips, you can create a sauce that is flavorful, balanced, and complements the natural flavor of the fish. So next time you're grilling fish, be sure to give one of these basting sauce recipes a try.

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