Tired of eating the same food at camp over and over? Try cooking fish over your campfire – it’s easier to cook but just as satisfying (even more so when fresh). Most of all, it gives you a break from your usual menu of meat and eggs for breakfast. Fish is much healthier too! So next time you’re camping or fishing, be sure to try any of these campfire fish recipes:
Camp Style Fish Tacos
What do you need:
For the fish:
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6 tortillas
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2 snapper fillets
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1/2 lime
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
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French fries, for serving (optional)
For the corn sauce:
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2 ears of corn on the cob
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1/2 lime
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1/2 red onion, minced
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1 jalapeño
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a handful of fresh coriander, minced
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Salt to taste
Light your grill or campfire. When over medium heat, place the corn and jalapeño on a grill and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Arrange the fish pieces on a plate. Squeeze 1/2 a lime and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the steaks, then coat all sides with chili powder, salt, and cumin. Place prepared steaks in a wire grill basket and cook 3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
To make the sauce, remove the corn from the cob and place in a bowl. Chop the jalapeño (remove the blackened parts) and add to the bowl. Mix together the onion, cilantro, the juice of 1/2 lemon and the salt.
Arrange the tacos by placing the fish and sauce inside the tortillas. Serve with French fries and season with hot sauce if desired.
Campfire Lemon Pepper Salmon
What do you need:
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1 kilogram. salmon fillet
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2 lemons, sliced
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3 tablespoons of butter
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Parsley, for garnish
Use cold water to rinse the salmon fillet then pat dry with paper towels. Line a heavy-duty aluminum foil baking sheet with lemon wedges. Place the butter in the center of the pan followed by the salmon, laying skin side down over the lemons.
Sprinkle the steak with kosher salt and black pepper, then cover the skillet with aluminum foil. Place the skillet over a fire pit or a preheated grill. Cook for 18-20 minutes over medium high heat until cooked through and fish flakes easily.
When done, remove the foil cover, garnish with parsley, and serve.
These must-try campfire fish recipes will make any outdoor trip even better!