Pellet Grill Ocean Perch

Name: Pellet Grill Ocean Perch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: About 1.2 lb fish
Ingredients: 1.2 lb ocean perch fillets; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic salt; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Lemon wedges, for serving

October 2, 2026

Pellet grilled ocean perch fillets with smoked paprika and lemon wedges on a white platter

pareve fish grill weeknight

Ocean perch cooks gently on foil or a grill mat, with smoked paprika, garlic salt, and a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

—1.2 lb ocean perch fillets
—1 tbsp olive oil
—1/2 tsp garlic salt
—1/2 tsp smoked paprika
—1/4 tsp black pepper
—Lemon wedges, for serving

Notes

Apple or cherry pellets give perch a mild smoke flavor. Remove individual fillets as they finish so the thinner pieces don't dry out. Timing is estimated: 10 minutes of active prep during a 15-minute grill preheat, then up to 18 minutes cooking. Allow longer if your grill heats slowly.

Instructions

Preheat the pellet grill to 375°F.
Pat the perch dry. Arrange the fillets on heavy-duty aluminum foil or a grill mat to keep the delicate fish from falling through the grates.
Brush with olive oil, then season evenly with garlic salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Place the fish, still on the foil or mat, on the grill. Cook for about 12 to 18 minutes, depending on thickness. Begin checking thinner pieces at 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove each fillet as soon as it flakes easily and reaches 145°F internally. Squeeze fresh lemon over the fish just before serving.