HOW TO GRILL FISH PERFECTLY | Michelin-star chef Michael Cimarusti

Pro tips and tricks to grill rockfish to perfection. Seafood chef Michael Cimarusti (Providence) shows us how to avoid fish getting stuck to the grill, and how to cook it through yet leave it moist and succulent.
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[@nahtanoj92]

I liked when he said grilling is not about the pretty grill marks but to impart flavor, and he's absolutely right about that, thank you!

[@nikolai3620]

John C. Reilley's flawless transition from acting to cooking shows just how versatile he is.

[@nikolai3620]

@@KeyboardWarrior-qv9mh Was that a joke or something?

[@notsoeloquent]

​​@politely vulgar why are you lashing out at people online, Bubba? Remember the last time you got slapped across the head? Don't make me inflict that emotional damage on you again and bring back your childhood memories...

[@memepapi]

😂😂😂

[@StephNuggs]

You saw hints of it in Boogie Nights when he made those killer margaritas

[@iPat6G]

You need glasses. Doesn't resemble him in the slightest bit.

[@user-cr6dw6hc7f]

Please get us more videos with this guy, love it!

[@DavidKasan]

I think I just learned about 8 new things, that is something every 30 seconds! Thank you Chef Cimarusti!

[@iamikejones]

I do mayo on the outside of grilled cheese Sandwiches, only more or a scream than a whisper and it’s a game changer. Thanks for the tips.

[@positivelygroundfish]

Haha sounds amazing to us.

[@BigPoppieSeed]

A clean hot grill and not prematurely trying to flip the fish is what keeps fish from sticking to a char-grill ....not mayonnaise!... give me a break

[@batchagaloopytv5816]

@@BigPoppieSeed you realize mayo is 90% oil.Check for at least 1 ridge on your brain 🤭could it could explain some stuff.

[@ChefMKollarik]

I frequently scream at sandwiches also

[@BrianBaastrup]

@@BigPoppieSeed food expert in the house folks, look out!

[@Geoduck.]

I live in the PNW and have sport fished Quillback and Salmon for 40 years. That is how you cook fish! Love the tips. I just learned a lot from you Chef Cimarusti, much appreciated. Cake tester that's gold!

[@positivelygroundfish]

We agree, chef Cimarusti is a gold mine of amazing expert tips!

[@people287]

Wow, what an informative video! You can tell he's spent his career not just learning, but also sharing his knowledge with others

[@ChefsBackyard]

beautiful demonstration, thank you Chef!

[@marcuswong4685]

Thanks chef - you are a master teacher!

[@ReyHolliday]

Nice of the chef to give us real, useful techniques instead of common fluff.

[@mikeperth8027]

I cook fish all the time here in Western Australia, as did my Father and Grand Father on charcoal. Lessons were passed down to me. This proves you NEVER stop learning.

[@ricardokell5834]

Scallops ...can be cooked with this style..mayo one side butter other...enjoy

[@mattpatt199]

​@@ricardokell5834damn! I feel that would elevate them to a whole new level

[@Bauchito1]

Nerver stop learning. If you only do today that, what you already did yesterday, you will be tomorrow the same as today. Never stop learning. That`s it. Greetings from Hamburg Germany.

[@kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537]

this guy cant even cook this fish was black this isnt good taste

[@dark-pt4de]

hey, also in WA - you have any suggestions on where I can order fish from locally? I stay at home a lot

[@skipdog9912]

Great video, super informative! Thanks!

[@pete5534]

That’s looks fantastic. Thank you!

[@jasonsands8943]

Yes! Great tutorial!

[@simmjz5738]

love no nonsense explanation. these kind of tips very useful

[@SuperKendoman]

We use a chopstick or skewer to check our fish in chinese cooking too. My parents were from Hong Kong and we would always test if the flesh was done by poking the thickest part fo the fish to see if it passes through. Poaching or steaming fresh fish are my favourite ways to cook fish because of how tender and juicy it ends up

[@wayneeichler]

I tried this with Salmon on the grill. It was a fantastic meal. Thank you for all the tips.

[@lovinlife6993]

Awesome! Thanks for the knowledge. Will be very helpful and useful!

[@positivelygroundfish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Unflushablepiss]

Well done chef, ty for tips!

[@rasmusrasmusson]

Great clip!

[@tomhamilton7726]

Well done. Thanks!

[@Beetchiz9]

Perfectly cooked !!

[@RataStuey]

Brilliant little video

[@bennyblanko3]

That was great!

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Fantastic!

[@chrisartist5155]

Fantastic.

[@ucdbnxt7318]

Providence is AWESOME and this guy is TOTALLY recognizable...

[@mtadams2009]

Thanks for the tip on using mayonnaise . I eat a lot of seafood and anything to improve my dinner experience is helpful. Again thanks

[@rayray4192]

Cover any fish work lots of Mayo and lemon and bake it

[@positivelygroundfish]

Happy to help!

[@askoscarc6732]

Awesome!

[@hansoogi]

OMG mouth watering.

[@eggspanda2475]

some great knowledge there

[@alfblack2]

thank you chef. Yeh i have been failing cooking fish. I will try what I have learned here.

[@stevee.7419]

Ah! A fish grilling perfectionist! Nice work.

[@kh40yr]

Same here. PNW guy. The Nice thing about Best Foods Real Mayonnaise is that you can fill A WHOLE salmon gut cavity with that mayon, along with some Walla Walla Sweet onion rings and other bits, , wrap in foil and put it on the open fire or grill. Once it is done, you will never have a better bite of salmon. Also can oven bake Mahi-Mahi with a Mayon layer facing up, till golden. Never better Mahi Mahi. Remember folks, Sockeye salmon cooks in moments. Once the fish oil rises to the top of the fillet, ,it's done. The others a bit longer,,with maybe the exception of Pink Salmon. Love me some rockfish tho'., Gonna give that a try.

[@otroflores91]

What are your usually other bits?

[@hokuspokus8947]

Good stuff

[@huntert50]

Yes chef !!

[@saint5203]

Masterpiece

[@BGRUBBIN]

Cake tester works like a charm! Perfect halibut every time!

[@electricaltimelapsetest5713]

Looks tasty!

[@diggingmystyle]

Ughh...that looks so darn tender

[@mattrusso6772]

Master ❤

[@johnantonis8815]

Chef I love your beautiful technique skills that Permeates love into your food chef the way you do that and I love this little barbecue doing the fish on here love that I’m from Toronto Ontario Canada love you’re cruising it’s outstanding love it

[@PWRDBYVIBRNM]

Like a boss!

[@glomontero6011]

Thank you

[@DiegoRodriguez-je2ok]

Uf.....those sauces at the end ❤❤

[@Ken-he3dv]

good lesson

[@joefish6546]

I saw somewhere a video of someone firing up a gas stove and watching the moisture fly up the side of a pan as the gas ignited. Apparently, this is not moisture from the air or even from the sides of the pan, it's actually water in the gas. This moisture will limit how good a sear you can get on any food your are trying to cook. The next 'wettest' option for grilling is wood, which also releases moisture. Charcoal is a very dry heat so produces the best sear. Not sure if this is true, but it seems right.

[@bruceboman9801]

Where can I get that charcoal grill setup? Sweet.

[@lxsilvablack1292]

WOW great job that looks amazing thanks for the tips , you should look into a mini or tail gate Santa Maria grill stainless steal, it would probably save you lots of time grilling and would look great in your Restaurant. Or even have some one build the Santa Maria style (Grill and Crank ) to fit over your box

[@pete5534]

Some useful tips - thank you. Can you please elaborate on how you salted the fish?

[@arowai852]

Thanks for the video chef, very informative with those important bullet points!

[@positivelygroundfish]

Glad you liked it. :)

[@KonstantinSemakin]

Thank you:))

[@dengueberries]

perfect

[@FreshTake01]

Grilled white or pink fish always awesome taste

[@azariacba]

I hate cooking, but I love watching other people cook. And I love fish.

[@simplyfry]

Super 👌👌

[@tomaszamora6888]

Awesome info, Thank You

[@positivelygroundfish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Pete_952]

Great work Chef! I can imagine a little stress if 6 orders come in for that small grill though. Yikes!

[@gerardjones7881]

they start them on the grill and transfer to the oven. its nothing new or special.

[@petersalls4083]

I want that grill

[@martinlaursen7972]

Nice

[@actionjacksondan]

ProFishant fish cook!

[@marcschelz]

good one :)

[@megagatvol]

I’m really interested in the grill/barbecue that you’re using? Watching from the U.K.

[@adamwells715]

Me as well and I live in Maryland...

[@neondragonplayz542]

📝 with thanks Chef.

[@sand2sea]

i love your passion cause the moment you walk away you messed up…

[@user-tp6sb6lq5f]

For each order how do they hold it ?

[@Skywalker21O]

Yo is that popped Sorghum on the plate?? I’ve thought about that before.. (Fish looks nice too)

[@TheWestlaker]

I thought he was doing a taste test, until I saw the piece being plated 😂 looks delicious though ❤

[@positivelygroundfish]

It really tasted fantastic. :)

[@farishmzn]

he did take a bite 🤣

[@jakefinn7905]

Master Class. Thank you.

[@positivelygroundfish]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joshuamutchnick8386]

Does anyone know where to get a commercial grill like the one he is using?

[@WCDudneyMD]

Man, John C. Reilly has a lot of talents.

[@doveven3537]

when you say opening up the scales, is this fish been descaled or not? looks descaled from the video? thanks

[@positivelygroundfish]

Yes, that's correct. He had descaled the fish before cutting the fillet. He was basically moving the skin folds (of the scales) open and closed in order to scrape some of the water out and get the skin ready for the grill.

[@nickramirez5670]

Was that an appetizer?… looks delicious

[@whyooter1]

Yuuup!! Just give me the whole piece.

[@c.j.k.98]

Nice video and perfect cook on the fish, but why using mayonaise instead of a brush of (neutral) oil?

[@soulsurfseeker]

yes

[@BlindSwami_]

We use neutral oil to sear and egg washes for browning on pastry. Mayo is the best of both worlds

[@jasonjoseph2451]

Are those ChefsPress brand cooking weights? Looks exactly like the ones I use (and you can stack the same way) on my steaks 😂

[@howiescott5865]

GREAT vid... I hate it when the fish sticks and falls apart on the grill. Those simple tips are like finding gold. Now... to find some FRESH fish.

[@positivelygroundfish]

Glad you found it useful. Happy grilling!

[@chickenwang333]

I love the way Seth Rogan cooks his fish! So inspiring!

[@tommiles6557]

anyone know what brand or kind of grill that is?

[@theclash3015]

Fish skin is dark carbonized in Michelin rest. Bravissimo!

[@mayito714]

We don't usually leave Skin on fish here in Florida.

[@joedennehy386]

Great job. But as a fisherman I have to tell you, dredged in flour, after your quick brine. Then thrown into a pan with butter and olive oil skin down and fried us pretty hard to beat as well

[@BlackJesus8463]

Carbs cause cancer.

[@DariysChannel]

Do you maybe have a video showing that method? I'd love to try

[@trashasaurus]

Gonna take the guy in the video's word over yours chief.

[@cricka09]

​@politely vulgar literally holding a fish in his photo...

[@jjputt9922]

I wouldn't explain all the stuff better. Keeping quality, simple form and freshness is a key. Big up for handling top restaurants pressure like it was just wiping Ur bottom after visiting toilet. Inspiring content.

[@OlympiaCHUD]

This is one of the most grotesque and underrated comments in all of KZbin

[@joebroadbeef332]

​@@OlympiaCHUDwhat you are saying is confusing,are you complaining about the comment or complementing it?

[@randmayfield5695]

I am Thai, we don't use toilet paper. Two fingers and a water blaster gets the job done most of the time. The next time you shake hands with a Thai, remember that.

[@profilen5181]

@@randmayfield5695 what the fuck is going on here in the comments

[@andyvaldez212]

idk what it is about this chef but he's cool

[@M_Ladd]

Nelson Reilley was a Goodyear Star Chef!

[@societydweller9485]

I would want the entire slab filet and not a 1" wide little slice. Great lesson and I did learn a lot!

[@positivelygroundfish]

It's a 7 course tasting menu. So the portions of each course have to be smaller. But it tasted absolutely divine and sure had us wanting more.

[@societydweller9485]

@@positivelygroundfish oh thanks didn’t realize that!!!

[@dannyd2007]

Thank you, John C Reilly.

[@jorad4887]

You can steam fish as well with soy sauce, sugar and ginger for the sauce

[@archangel5991]

Whats the brand of that grill?

[@CarlosPedroche]

Does anyone know what brand of grill is?

[@deepatel123]

I dunno who this guy is, but daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn

[@strartur]

State of the art, thank you! A bit too rare for my taste, but it's a question of timing, I guess.

[@Delores999]

I like this……

[@allenwixted1992]

Can someone point me to who makes that charcoal grill box?!

[@otroflores91]

I pat dry with paper towels instead of using the knife. I'll try the knife next time, and mayo. Usually I lightly oil with avocado or olive oil .

[@alexsayenko33]

I didn't know Aleksandr Emilienenko is a chef now!

[@mattic6]

It's cooked with the scales on?

[@jimmyreece5781]

No

[@positivelygroundfish]

He scaled the fish before he filleted it. What he's referring to at 0:13 are the skin folds or pores where the scales normally sit - he just moves those back and forth a bit to scrape the water out and open them up.

[@FREEC_MURDER504]

How long for?

[@bos7522]

Wait u can fish for grills?

[@nelsonarias23]

Nice. TBH, for me, it is easier to grill a steak than to grill a fish. Thank you for the tips!