We love a seafood barbecue. It's fast, delicious, and a great excuse to gather family and friends. Grilling fish can be intimidating for some, so here are a few tips for a successful seafood BBQ:

• Charcoal imparts a delicious smokey flavor, and we prefer it over gas.
• Make certain your grill is very clean and well-oiled, because at high heat, the delicate fish will stick.
• Also keeping the skin on the fish will help keep the fillets from falling apart. The skin can be wonderfully crispy when grilled, or removed after the fish is cooked. 
• You can also use a fish basket to help keep the flesh together, or grilling on a plank doesn't involve flipping the fish at all. Also, for shrimp and scallops, skewers help to keep them from falling through the grate.
• For shellfish, like oysters, on the grill, drizzle some melted butter that is mixed with crushed garlic and fresh herbs over each fish (left in the open shell), and place the shell directly on the grill for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are plump.
• If a fish is too delicate, thin, or low-oil, you can always make an envelope from a few layers of foil  (add oil, spices, herbs and/or veggies). Or you can place a cast iron pan directly on the grill.

Staff Picks
Here is a list of some great products that go great with fish--grilled or otherwise.

Piedmont Grocer's own Fresh Crab and Fish Cakes are made right here at the store, and can be served up quickly as a delicious main course.

E Waldo Ward Tartar and Cocktail Sauces are great for dipping and with crab cakes. Made with fresh ingredients, and nicely blended flavors.

Rub With Love Salmon Rub tastes of sweet smoked paprika, thyme, and brown sugar. Delicious rubbed into fish before grilling.

World Harbors Lemon Garlic Marinade is a favorite, bottled marinade that is perfect for all types of fish.

Neera's Tandoori Paste is the best for grilled prawns. Coat the prawns with the paste before grilling, or mix into a dipping sauce. You've got to try it!

Stonewall Kitchen's Lemon Herb Aioli and Basil Aioli are both amazing over grilled fish, and in fish sandwiches. You can use them on fish and crab cakes, and as a dipping sauce for fish sticks. 

We have Harissa Paste in a tube that is great for spicing up grilled fish. Harissa is a North African spice blend that's main ingredient is chili peppers. Add some to a marinade or brush all over fish before grilling.

Knorr Hollandaise Mix is a classic that is not to be forgotten!