{"id":64027,"date":"2020-10-29T11:30:23","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T10:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=64027"},"modified":"2022-08-19T14:43:01","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T12:43:01","slug":"whole-fish-from-the-grill-sea-bream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/whole-fish-from-the-grill-sea-bream\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Sea Bream"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Preparing a whole grilled sea bream may sound intimidating but with a little know-how it\u2019s actually very easy. Whole fish like sea bream is a fantastic choice for the simplest of grilling preparations \u2013 all you need is olive oil, salt, and pepper. The taste is so simple and pure that you can serve it just as it is.<\/p>\n

But why slap a whole fish on the grill? Because it simply tastes better. Cooking a whole fish with the bones, skin and all keeps the fish moist and seals in the flavor, plus the direct heat does wonders for the skin, crisping it up, making it also something of a delicacy to be savoured.<\/p>\n

And you don\u2019t need a BBQ or a grill basket<\/a> to grill a whole fish right on your stovetop! With this recipe, I\u2019ll show you just how easy it is to prepare a whole fish using a grill plate. And don\u2019t forget to check out the video too!<\/p>\n

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Grilling indoors made easy with ELAG<\/h2>\n

You may have already seen my video on how to grill the perfect steak<\/a> on your stove top using a grill plate. Well, actually, whole fish isn\u2019t that much different. I have been testing my new ELAG 4-zone induction stovetop along with the ELAG grill plate and am discovering more and more methods for cooking things that I thought were only reserved for outdoor grilling\u2026or the oven. And fish was no exception, so let me share with you my experience and tips for making the best ever grilled sea bream.
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A cast iron grill plate gives great results<\/h2>\n

First of all you want steady controlled heat, which is why cast iron is the way to go. And when it comes to stovetops, my new induction stovetop<\/a> offers the perfect distribution of heat since it has square cooking areas, which can also be fused together for an even larger cooking zone. This opens up so many more possibilities: square, rectangular, odd-sized and oversized pans can finally be put to proper use. And when you are grilling fish on your stove, rectangular is the way to go! The fish can lie flat and cook evenly, just as it would on a barbecue.<\/p>\n

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Grilling whole fish like sea bream using a grill plate \u2014 important tips<\/h2>\n

First of all, a question in most everyone\u2019s mind is how do you stop the fish from sticking to the grill if you aren\u2019t using foil or a grill basket. Well, the answer is actually easy. Here are some more tips:<\/p>\n

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  • Make sure you brush the grill plate with a little oil<\/li>\n
  • Use the freshest fish possible<\/li>\n
  • Lightly rub the skin of the fish with oil before seasoning it<\/li>\n
  • Move the fish as little as possible and only flip once<\/li>\n
  • The most important thing if you want to cook a whole fish from the grill is to let the fish cook undisturbed until the skin crisps up. And this makes the most amazing crisp skin that can be eaten as well. Arguably the best part!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Sea bream flavor<\/h2>\n

    If you are a fan of sea bass, you should be a fan of the sea bream as well. It has a very wonderfully delicate, clean and fresh flavor, and satisfyingly meaty texture that can handle a variety of different cooking methods. But arguably, my favorite is on the grill!<\/p>\n

    How to buy fresh fish<\/h2>\n

    When buying sea bream, it should have clear eyes, a firm, shiny and even colored flesh and most definitely, smell like the ocean and not at all fishy. Your fish monger will be able to remove the fins, descale and gut your fish for you. If they don\u2019t offer, just ask them to do this for you.
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