Mayonnaise Is The Secret To The Best Grilled Shrimp And Fish
NEWS
By CAMRYN TEDER
While you may typically slather oils onto your fish or shrimp before grilling to achieve a nice, crispy sear, swapping the oils for mayonnaise can be a better choice in many cases.
Mayo is an emulsion primarily made up of oil, so it's a great swap for other liquid fats. All you have to do is liberally brush your filets and shrimps with mayo before grilling.
Using mayo instead of oils will help you coat your fish more evenly, keeping it from sticking to the grill. Unlike oils, mayo won’t drip onto your grill and cause oil splatters.
Mayo's ingredients (eggs, vinegar, salt, and lemon juice) won't overpower the other seasonings in your marinade. It’ll also set a nice base of flavor that will soak into your fish.
The coating of mayo will also help your fish or shrimp retain moisture as it cooks on the grill because it burns off slowly, keeping the meat's juicy fats intact.
Lastly, mayo will leave a crispy char on your fish due to the Maillard reaction, which you can't get with oil alone. Feel free to infuse your mayo with other flavoring ingredients.
