Our favourite way to scale back on tin foil when grilling fish

Summer grilling season is officially here — and we’ve been revisiting one of our favourite tricks for cooking fish on the BBQ without reaching for a roll of tin foil.

Instead of wrapping your fish, try placing sliced fruit and fresh herbs directly on the grill and laying the fish right on top. It creates a natural flavour-packed barrier that helps prevent sticking while gently infusing the fish with smoky, fresh summer flavour.

It’s simple, smells amazing, and honestly feels a little fancy with almost no extra effort.

How It Works

Start by preheating your grill to medium heat.

Then place thin slices of fruit directly on the grill grates along with a few sprigs of fresh herbs. Lay your seasoned fish fillets on top, close the lid, and let everything cook for about 10 minutes depending on the thickness of your fish.

The fruit caramelizes slightly while the herbs release their aroma into the fish. The result is tender, flavourful fish with subtle citrus, sweetness, and fresh herb notes.

Our Favourite Flavour Combinations

We’ve tested a few combinations over the years, and these are some Springhills favourites:

• 🍊 Blood Orange + Rosemary
  Bright, aromatic, and perfect with trout or salmon.
• 🍎 Apple + Thyme + Cinnamon Stick
  A cozy sweet-and-savory combo that works beautifully with Arctic char.
• 🍋 Lemon or Lime + Dill
  Classic, fresh, and hard to beat.
• 🍑 Peach + Basil
  Slightly sweet, slightly smoky, and surprisingly delicious.
• 🍍 Pineapple + Cilantro
  A fun tropical option that pairs especially well with salmon.

Simple Seasoning Is Best

You don’t need much to make this work.

Before grilling, simply brush your fish with a little olive oil, squeeze over some fresh citrus juice, and season with salt, pepper, and your herbs of choice.

The grill and the fruit do the rest.

Why We Love This Method

Besides tasting incredible, this grilling method:

• Uses less tin foil
• Adds flavour naturally
• Keeps cleanup simple
• Looks beautiful when serving
• Makes your backyard BBQ feel a little more special

Whether you’re cooking for family dinner or hosting friends on the patio, this trick is an easy way to elevate your fish game this summer.

Your guests will SHOREly be impressed 😉