Grilled Fish with Peach Salsa

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

Perfect for backyard cookouts, lake weekends or an elevated weeknight dinner, this grilled Michigan fish recipe is simple enough for beginners but impressive enough for guests.
This recipe has the best of Michigan’s warm-weather harvest: juicy peaches, fresh herbs and locally caught fish. The marinade uses citrus and garlic flavor without overpowering the fish, while the peach salsa brings balance, freshness and color.

Marinade for the fish

Total Time:

30 minutes

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 4 lake trout, whitefish or another white flaky fish, about 6 oz each

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil

  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

  • 1 Tbsp. honey

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp. paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped

Instructions
  • Step 1

    In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and parsley. Place the fish fillets into the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. Avoid marinating too long, as the citrus can begin to break down the fish.

Peach salsa

Total Time:

30 minutes

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 2 ripe peaches, diced

  • 14 red onion, finely chopped

  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

  • 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
  • Step 1

    While the fish marinates, combine diced peaches, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt in a bowl. Gently toss everything together and let it sit for 10-15 minutes so the flavors meld.

  • Step 2

    Heat a grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. Remove the fish from the marinade and place skin-side down on the grill. Cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and has light grill marks.

  • Step 3

    Transfer the grilled fish to a serving platter and spoon the peach salsa generously over the top.

FAQ

1. What kind of fish can I use for this recipe? Any kind of fish works with this recipe. The marinade is versatile and the salsa will compliment any fish texture and flavor. We recommend a light flaky fish, such as whitefish or lake trout.
2. What can I substitute for the marinade? Store-bought herbacious vinaigrettes work well because they have acid, fat, some sweetness to foster caramelization and aromatics for flavor.
3. What can I serve with this? While the grill is heated, take advantage and grill up some vegetables such as asparagus or zucchini. It would also taste great with rice pilaf.

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