How to Barbeque a Fish Directly on Charcoal

Barbecuing a fish directly on charcoal can be a delicious and unique way to prepare your seafood. Here are the steps you can follow:

Ingredients: - Whole fish (cleaned and gutted) - Salt - Pepper - Lemon - Olive oil

Equipment: - Charcoal grill - Charcoal briquettes - Lighter fluid - Long-handled tongs - Grill brush

Instructions:

1. Prepare the charcoal grill: Light the charcoal briquettes and wait for them to turn white-hot. Spread the hot charcoal in an even layer across the bottom of the grill.

2. Season the fish: Rub the cleaned and gutted fish with salt and pepper, inside and out. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze lemon juice on top.

3. Place the fish on the grill: Using long-handled tongs, place the fish directly on the hot charcoal. Be careful not to burn yourself.

4. Cook the fish: Allow the fish to cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the flesh is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Use the tongs to carefully flip the fish over halfway through cooking.

5. Check for doneness: To check if the fish is cooked through, insert a fork into the thickest part of the flesh. If it flakes easily and is no longer translucent, it is done.

6. Serve: Remove the fish from the grill using tongs and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, if desired.

Enjoy your deliciously charred and flavorful barbecued fish straight from the charcoal grill!