Grilled fish with herbs

Here's The Seafood You Should And Shouldn't Be Grilling

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By NIKITA EPHANOV

Fish on the grill.
Jonathan Bautista, executive chef at Ember & Rye, notes that "any seafood that is higher in oil content usually works well" for grilling, such as salmon, cod, trout, and mackerel.
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He adds that "anything with 'steak' characteristics" is a great fit, too. On the other hand, Bautista says to avoid seafood that "are too thin and might fall through the grates."
Scallops on a grill with spices on it
There is one big caveat to know — frozen foods won't fare well on the grill. There's just too much extra moisture, meaning it's likely you'll end up with a mushy mess.