Grilled Amberjack
his grilled amberjack features a savory-sweet soy dijon honey marinade that creates beautiful caramelization on the grill. The firm, meaty texture paired with bold Asian-inspired flavors makes it perfect for dinner parties or weekend grilling sessions.
Ingredients
- 4 amberjack fillets 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Soy Dijon Honey Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a shallow dish.
- Pat amberjack fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Place fish in marinade, turning to coat. Marinate 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F) and oil grates.
- Remove fish from marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
- Grill fish 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Let rest 2 minutes before serving.