Wood-Fired Asian-Style Grilled Gulf Fish with Citrus Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

A delicate Gulf fish grilled over high heat to achieve a smoky char, complemented by a tangy and subtly sweet citrus soy glaze with Asian spices. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs whole Gulf fish (cleaned, scaled), soy sauce, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs whole Gulf fish (cleaned, scaled)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp sliced scallions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your grill or wood-fired grill to medium-high heat, about 450°F. Rinse the 1.5 lbs whole Gulf fish and pat dry with paper towels, then brush both sides with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, seasoning inside and out with 1 tsp coarse sea salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. Whisk until the honey dissolves and the glaze is smooth and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Place the fish on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, basting with half of the citrus soy glaze every 3 minutes to build flavor and a shiny coating.
4. Step 4: Remove the fish from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle the remaining glaze over the fish, then sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tbsp sliced scallions on top for a fresh herbal finish. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or grilled vegetables.