Name: Grilled Hybrid Striped Bass Packets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1-2 pounds of hybrid striper or other fish fillets; 16 ounces new red potatoes, sliced; 1 medium yellow onion, sliced; 1 lemon, sliced; Butter; Salt and pepper; Everglades All-Purpose seasoning

Grilled Hybrid Striped Bass Packets

15 Min

Prep Time

45 Min

Cook Time

2-4

Servings

Easy, Medium

Difficulty

One of the best parts of early summer is a good fishing trip for hybrid striped bass. A local lake has a strong population, and a quick trip after the sun goes down can turn up a livewell filled with this tasty fish.

A sheet of aluminum foil and a hot grill are all you need to turn any flaky white fish and a few simple ingredients into a full meal. Images by author

This is a go-to recipe for hybrids, but it works with any fish. Everything is wrapped in a foil packet, so mess and clean up is minimal. You can do these on a grill, in the oven, or even over the coals of an open fire. And it is a full meal, so it is quick and easy to prepare in a hurry.

I like hybrid striped bass for this one, but use whatever fish you have available.

Start with a sheet of aluminum foil. I like the heavy duty stuff to minimize rips and tears. Spritz the foil with a little vegetable oil non-stick spray. The first layer to go down is sliced potatoes. I go with smaller “new” potatoes so they cook through without overcooking the fish. Slice the potatoes into halves or thirds and place a layer down in the center of the foil. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Next, layer on some sliced onion. Top the onions with two pats of butter.

Small, or “new” red potatoes will cook quickly enough that the fish doesn’t overcook.

Place a serving of boneless, skinless fillets over the onions. Season the fish with your seasoning of choice. For these, I went with Everglades All-Purpose Seasoning. Place two more pats of butter directly on the fish. Finally, lay on a few slices of fresh lemon. That’s it.

Start with a bed of potatoes, then layer other ingredients, ending with fish and lemon slices.

Fold the foil up and fold the edges together to form a sealed packet.

Seal the packets and place on a pre-heated grill for 30-40 minutes or until everything is cooked through.

Place the packet on a preheated grill at 350 degrees and cook for 30-40 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flaky and the potatoes are soft.