By
eHow Food & Drink Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- 3 to 4 lbs. of fish
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 6 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. dried parsley
Step1
Prepare your fish for the BBQ by gutting it and trimming away excess fat. It is possible to grill anything from a whole fish to fish fillets.
Step2
Mix all your ingredients, including lemon juice, olive oil, sugar and spices, in a bowl. It is recommended that you avoid using aluminum, iron or copper pans or bowls, as many marinades can cause them to become discolored.
Step3
Select a container in which you can marinate your fish. Any type of bowl or pan (except aluminum, iron or copper) is fine for marinating. Another easy way to marinate is by using a high-quality, zip-sealing plastic bag. Using a plastic bag will require you to use less of the marinating mix.
Step4
Place the fish into the container to be used for marinating or into the bowl that was used previously for mixing the marinade. If you decide to use a plastic bag, be sure to place it inside a clean bowl or pan to guard against leaks.
Step5
Pour enough marinade into the bowl, pan or plastic bag to completely cover the fish.
Step6
Seal the plastic bag tightly or place plastic wrap securely over the top of the container.
Step7
Chill the fish in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow for full absorption.
Step8
Transfer the fish from the marinating container to the BBQ.