The Best Fish to Grill

The ideal fish for grilling are somewhat oily and have firm flesh, such as mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and kingfish. But round fish with scales will also work. American flatfish are difficult to grill because they can fall apart so easily, but Dover sole is delicious floured and grilled whole and basted with butter. The very best grilling fish may be pompano, which has smooth skin and no scales, and if first rubbed with a little olive oil, rarely sticks to the grill.