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Basting Sauce For Grilled Fish Recipe

Elevate your grilled fish to the next level with this incredibly easy and flavorful basting sauce! Perfect for salmon, halibut, and all your favorite fish fillets, this sweet and savory glaze adds a delicious caramelized crust while keeping your fish incredibly moist. No more dry, boring grilled fish – this recipe is a game-changer! It's not a marinade, so it's quick to make and perfect for weeknight grilling.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 107.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Basting Sauce For Grilled Fish

  • Butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Garlic Powder
  • Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • Cayenne Pepper

How to Make Basting Sauce For Grilled Fish

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
  2. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce slightly thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. Before grilling, generously coat both sides of your fish fillets with the basting sauce.
  5. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place fish on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for thinner fillets, or 7-9 minutes per side for thicker fillets, basting frequently with the remaining sauce.
  6. Check for doneness by flaking the fish with a fork; it should flake easily. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

24g

Carbs

3g

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