Fish on the Fire on a Grill over Coals
Fragrant, juicy, festive, and incredibly delicious! Fish on the Fire on a Grill over Coals is a real delicacy. Lemon, pepper, oil, and a pinch of salt - that’s all you need! This dish is perfect for a family dinner or even a festive table.
Updated : 27 October, 2025
Easy
About 1 hour.
Ingredients
1
Fish
1
Lemon
50 milliliters
Olive oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Peppercorns
to taste
Dried rosemary
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
For grilling over coals, choose a fatty, meaty fish with few bones - trout, salmon, chum salmon, tuna, or sea bass are perfect. Carp or crucian carp also work well. In this recipe, medium-sized tiger trout was used. Gut the fish, remove scales and gills.
Step 2
Crush black peppercorns in a mortar - they have amazing aroma and perfectly complement trout. You can also use ground black or allspice pepper.
Step 3
Rinse the trout and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt both inside and out. Season with ground pepper and dried rosemary. Rosemary pairs wonderfully with sea fish. If you’re using carp or crucian carp, replace rosemary with basil or oregano.
Step 4
Squeeze juice from half a lemon over the fish. Then drizzle with olive oil.
Step 5
Rub the fish gently so the lemon juice, oil, and spices distribute evenly.
Step 6
Place the fish into a plastic bag or wrap it with food film and let it marinate for 30-40 minutes for a small fish.
Step 7
Meanwhile, light your grill or campfire. Once the fire burns down and glowing coals remain, proceed to the next step.
Step 8
Brush a clean grill grate with oil. Place the trout on it.
Step 9
Put it over the coals. Grill, turning occasionally, until a golden crust forms.
Step 10
When the fish is almost ready, drizzle it with a bit more lemon juice on both sides and leave for a few more minutes. Total cooking time is about 20 minutes, depending on coal heat and fish size.
Step 11
Serve with fresh herbs, vegetables, and thin slices of lemon.
Step 12
You’ll get tender, flavorful fish that tastes absolutely amazing!