# Grilled fish and...? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [May 7, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613 "2021-05-07T19:42:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/1 "2021-05-07T19:42:22Z")
We’ve got some nice barramundi filets in the freezer, and I want to grill them on the barbie in the not-too-distant future. What should we have with it? - The Missus doesn’t like the effect broccoli has on her. - Asparagus is our go-to with fish, but I’d like something different. - If I eat any rice at all, I’m five pounds heavier the next day; so that’s out. - Don’t want potatoes. - Grilled or roasted veg (red & green bell peppers, yellow squash, zucchini, onion)? Maybe, but it seems ‘heavy’ with the fish. - Salad? I want a side-dish, not a salad course. What’s kind of ‘light’ tasting, and low-carb? ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/2 "2021-05-07T19:47:58Z")
[Glazed carrots?](https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/102784/glazed-carrots-cooks-illustrated-style/) You could also make some sort of cold pasta salad with orzo as well; that might be light and go well with fish. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/3 "2021-05-07T20:00:16Z")
On grill, halved artichokes, with lemon butter brushed on and available for dipping after. Or artichoke hearts are tasty, but I’d probable do those in a skillet to steamer instead. I also would have voted for roasted red bell peppers, but I never find them heavy. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/4 "2021-05-07T20:01:46Z")
Corn and pepper salad: Just mix up about equal amounts of corn, and whatever color bell peppers you like, maybe a little jalapeno, and some onion, all diced to about the same size as the corn kernels. Toss with some salt, pepper, vinegar, and olive oil. Top with some crumbled feta and toasted pepitas. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/5 "2021-05-07T20:02:59Z")
Grilled cabbage wedges Grilled cauliflower “steaks” Grilled romaine lettuce with light dressing drizzled on afterward ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/6 "2021-05-07T20:04:10Z")
> [@DCnDC](#): > > Corn and pepper salad: Something like that, or slaw. Some kind of cold salad/relish. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/7 "2021-05-07T20:11:49Z")
Fried Zucchini with lemon pepper. And a Beer. ---
**Author:** ![Quimby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/22d042/32.png) [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/8 "2021-05-07T20:31:59Z")
We often have Rice with Dill and Peas with fish. Oops missed the Low carb part of the OP… ---
**Author:** ![Dallas\_Jones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dallas_jones/32/3277_2.png) [@Dallas\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dallas_Jones)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/9 "2021-05-07T20:42:46Z")
That. Fried zucchini pares well with fish. I know **Johnny\_LA** was mentioning grilled fish, but whenever I fry fish I really like it with zucchini. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/10 "2021-05-07T20:46:20Z")
How about a vinegar & dill slaw? Or a fattoush salad? Deviled eggs? > [@needscoffee](#): > > Grilled cauliflower “steaks” I like grilled cauliflower in smaller, bite-sized pieces, lightly dusted with curry powder & some salt, cooked in a basket. Grilled brussels sprouts and/or mushrooms are good tossed in a little oyster sauce & sriracha. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/11 "2021-05-07T21:55:19Z")
Fried zuke sounds pretty good. Coleslaw might be nice. If rice were in the diet, I’d like pineapple rice. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/12 "2021-05-07T22:24:38Z")
[Jicama salad](https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Jicama-Salad-Simply-Recipes-42835?prm-v1), grilled sweet potato or [squash](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/grilled-summer-squash-recipe-2105725), or [wild rice](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/wild-rice-with-mushrooms-9478683) which isn’t rice technically. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/13 "2021-05-07T22:44:06Z")
You said no rice, but what about couscous? ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/14 "2021-05-08T01:18:55Z")
If you don’t want a lettuce salad, how about a cucumber salad? Cut up 2-3 large cucumbers, and add a little finely chopped onion ( tomatoes, too) mix in some (1/3 cup?) light sour cream, and add salt pepper and a little dried/fresh dill, to taste. It tastes like summertime. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/15 "2021-05-08T03:15:55Z")
Corn on the cob. Coconut rice is great, but apparently is out. Cauliflower rice is better than it sounds. Vegetable skewers are good. Everyone loves slaw and biscuits. Beans are healthy carbs. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/16 "2021-05-08T04:46:34Z")
> [@janis\_and\_c0](#): > > how about a cucumber salad? I like cucumber salads, but normally go Thai style. Thin sliced cucumbers, fine diced red onions, rice wine vinegar and a heavy pinch of sugar and salt, stir, let sit for an hour or two before serving. ---
**Author:** ![Novelty\_Bobble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/17 "2021-05-08T08:01:01Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > I like cucumber salads, but normally go Thai style. Thin sliced cucumbers, fine diced red onions, rice wine vinegar and a heavy pinch of sugar and salt, stir, let sit for an hour or two before serving. I often make a thai-style salad to go with fish. Ideally papaya based but they can be hard to get so instead it ends up as pretty much any salad stuff topped with toasted peanuts, coriander and a dressing consisting of… Equal parts lime juice and fish sauce chilli, garlic, palm sugar mashed up. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/18 "2021-05-08T08:16:49Z")
Zoodles. I’d lightly stir-fry some courgette noodles with some diced capsicum, sesame seeds and garlic, then right at the end toss in some chopped coriander. Finish off with some lime juice. Alternatively, keep the zoodles fresh or just lightly blanch them, and instead dress a mix of zoodles and coriander or any other herbs with a [spiced lime/sesame vinaigrette](https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/recipes/a20518604/lime-sesame-dressing/). You can also roast the zoodles, as [here](https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a54833/seared-tilapia-with-spiralized-zucchini-recipe/). If you don’t have a spiralizer or can’t buy premade zoodles, it will work with courgette strips made with knife and potato peeler. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/19 "2021-05-08T11:07:57Z")
With fish, I like a mango-based salad. The jicama suggested upthread is a good idea. Maybe combine them. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613/20 "2021-05-08T12:48:19Z")
I love the slaw/mango/jicama ideas… but almost every time I grill seafood (which is most summer dinners), I throw some bell peppers on the grill. Either I char them whole, or lately I’ve been slicing them in strips and grilling them medium, so there’s just a bit of charring. Assorted colors makes a festive plate. I just lay them around the fish on the serving plate, and people (which over the last year has been just my wife) can take whichever colors they want. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-fish-and/941613.md?page=2)