Grilled Striped Bass: A late Summer and Autumn Delight. If you are looking for a light, healthy and flavorful meal that’s perfect for the barbeque, look no further than grilled striped bass. This mild flavored, flaky white fish is packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and it’s easy to grill to perfection.
As summer fades to autumn, peak season for striped bass begins. Imagine sinking your teeth into a flaky piece of grilled striped bass, seasoned to perfection and cooked to a juicy tenderness. The delicate flavor of the fish, glistening under a drizzle of zesty lemon and fragrant herbs is complemented by the smoky aroma of the grill. Enter into a culinary experience that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
How does Striped Bass taste? Are Stripers good to eat?
“Striper season” for us is synonymous with the tantalizing aroma of freshly grilled striped bass wafting through the air, enticing your taste buds with its promise of a culinary adventure. How does this fish taste?
Using this recipe, you will enjoy a succulent mild flavored flaky white fish, delicately seasoned and cooked to perfection, with a slight char and glistening under a drizzle of zesty lime, garlic and fragrant herbs. This is a fish that is almost impossible not to love. It is a simple to prepare meal, as you can not over season this fish. Some garlic, herbs, lemon or lime and maybe some white wine is all that is required to turn this fish into an amazingly simple, memorable and healthy meal.
This succulent autumn treat from the sea is the ultimate autumn delicacy, offering a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the shores of the Mediterranean. This versatile fish can be grilled, baked or pan-fried and it pairs perfectly with a variety of sides, from roasted vegetables to creamy risotto.
In our opinion, there’s nothing quite like the allure of grilled stripers. The smoky flavor imparted by the grill enhances the natural sweetness of the fish, creating a flavor profile that is both delicate and robust. And when paired with a simple yet flavorful marinade, the result is a dish that is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. If you’re looking for a light, healthy and flavorful meal that’s perfect for a barbecue or cookout, look no further than grilled striped bass. This mildly flavored and flakey white fish is packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids and it’s easy to grill to perfection.
When is striped bass season?
In New York, striped bass season runs from April 15 thru December 15 in marine waters and April 1 thru November 30 for freshwater on the Hudson River, north of the George Washington bridge and all year on the Delaware river. Despite the dates where catching the fish is permitted, striper season on Long Island excels in the fall when the weather begins to cool and the fish migrate.
At this time of the year, Stripers can be caught off the beach with a surf pole, or in a boat in the ocean or bay. A word of caution, this fishery is heavily regulated so be certain to know the size and catch limits before partaking in this fantastic fishing extravaganza.
The regulations for each state may vary, so here are some links for the mid Atlantic and New England states who have great striper fishing. You can fish for striped bass around the Chesapeake in Virginia, or perhaps Maryland. New Jersey has a long shoreline for a small state. Connecticut and Rhode Island abut Long Island Sound in New England. Finally there are the New England states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. For those not inclined to catch their own, any reputable fish market in these areas should have fresh striped bass the entire season for all to enjoy!
Is striped bass a fresh or saltwater fish?
Striped bass are anadromous, meaning they spend portions of their lives in fresh and saltwater. When mature, they live in the ocean but return each spring to freshwater to spawn. Juveniles remain in estuaries 2-3 years before migrating to the ocean. For further information click here.
What is the striped bass world record?
These fish get big, explaining why people love fishing them. We are talking 70 to 80 pounds! Click here and here for resources discussing record catches.
Striped Bass Fishing; How to catch a Striper
Many never consider fishing because they don’t have access to a boat. In the autumn on Long Island, and the entire northeast United States, Stripers can be caught right off the beach. Surf fishing for stripers on a cool brisk fall day is an experience all should experience.
No matter where you fish for them, from the beach or a boat, stripers can be caught using live or refrigerated bait, or striped bass jigs and Striper lures. Our expedition that caught the Striper that we cooked for this post was caught from a boat located just off the shore of Gilgo Beach on Jones Island. Jones island is a barrier island off Long Islands south shore. We used a classic striped bass bait, bunker, and brought in two keepers! If you are interested in Striper fishing, these links will help get you started, but this is a food blog, so how do you prepare this amazing fish?
A Striped Bass Recipe
The best advise we can provide when preparing striped bass is to keep it simple. Do not over season because you don’t want to overpower the amazing flavor of this mild, sweet and flaky fish. It can be prepared on the barbeque or oven. Just a touch of olive oil, garlic and lemon is all that is necessary. The simple recipe shared in this post is a perfect compliment to a fresh Striper.
This recipe is simple to follow, even for novice cooks. With just a few ingredients, you can create a restaurant quality meal in your own kitchen. All that is required is fresh striped bass, limes, olive oil, fresh garlic, cilantro and salt and pepper. Mix together all the ingredients in a small prep bowl, remove about a third of the marinade to a separate bowl and set aside. Place the marinade mixture into a ziplock bag with the fillets and marinade for 30-60 minutes.
Once marinated, get your grill hot and oil the grates to avoid sticking. Place the marinated Striper fillets on the hot grill for 3-4 minutes, flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the fillets and serve immediately. If you desire add some additional marinade that was set aside and didn’t touch the raw fish onto your grilled striped bass. Serve with the vegetable of your choice, rice, quinoa or risotto. This meal exemplifies eating healthy but not giving up flavor, a perfect demonstration of our tagline; Love Life, Live Healthy.
The prep bowls and grill utensils recommended above are the perfect kitchen tools needed to assemble this dish. If you are considering a grill, we have sworn by Webers for what seems like forever. They do cost more upfront but over their lives you will come out ahead once you considering maintenance, repairs and the quality of how they cook. Our Weber is closing in on 20 years of service! The grills recommended below are great starter and mid priced selections.
What to serve with your Striped Bass?
Grilled seafood can be served with a multitude of sides. Check out our recipes for sides and select one. There aren’t many meals better than this recipe.
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Grilled Striped Bass
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kcalA simple, healthy and delectable recipe to prepare grilled striped bass.
Ingredients
2 striped bass fillets
- Marinade
1 lime, juiced
2 Cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbs olive oil
1/8 Cup cilantro, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Mix all ingredients for marinade together in a small prep bowl. Remove about 1/3 of the marinade and place in a separate bowl. Set aside. This will be placed on the table if you wish to add extra onto your plate.
- Place bass fillets in a zip lock bag and cover with the marinade. Coat well. Allow to marinate for 30-60 minutes.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat. When hot, coat grates with oil to prevent sticking. Remove fillets from zip lock bag and place them on the hot grill. Pour a bit of additional marinade from the bag on top. Close cover to grill and cook for 3-4 minutes. Do not play around with the fillets as they will fall apart if you move them too soon.
- After 3-4 minutes flip fillets. Close grill cover and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. When done, remove and serve immediately. Add additional marinade that was set aside if you desire.
Notes
- Do not use marinade over your cooked fish that has come in contact with the raw fish!
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