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Larry's Catch | Feb 19, 2026

BBQing Pickerel

Learn how to BBQ pickerel perfectly with medium-high heat and precise timing for light, flaky texture and clean, delicate freshwater flavour every time.

Servings 2 ppl
Cook 5 min
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • Wild Pickerel
  • Neutral oil or olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Optional: lemon wedges
  • Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)
  • BBQ grill (gas, charcoal, or pellet grill)
  • Grill brush
  • Paper towels
  • Fish spatula or grill-safe tongs

Instructions

  1. Preheat BBQ to medium-high heat (375–425°F / 190–218°C).
  2. Clean and lightly oil grill grates to prevent sticking.
  3. Pat pickerel fillets completely dry with paper towels.
  4. Lightly coat with oil and season with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  5. Place fillets gently onto the grill.
  6. Cook without moving for 1–2 minutes until the fish releases naturally.
  7. Flip carefully using a fish spatula.
  8. Cook another 1–2 minutes depending on thickness.
  9. Check for doneness — fish should flake easily while remaining tender.
  10. Remove when internal temperature reaches 120–125°F (49–52°C).
  11. Rest briefly; residual heat will finish cooking.
Source: https://larryscatch.com/blogs/recipes-3/bbqing-pickerel
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