Can't decide what to cook for dinner tonight? How about hitting the backyard for a good 'ol summer barbeque? You've grabbed the kids and the neighbors, but now that one question consumes your mind… what to cook? To the beginner, grilling may seem a little scary, but it's not as difficult as you might think.

Fish can be the most succulent and rewarding of all grilled products. Fish is ideal for grilling, especially salmon, swordfish, halibut, mahi-mahi and peeled and deveined shrimp, just to name a few. Cooking on the grill is fast, surprisingly easy, and, best of all, doesn't make a mess in the kitchen. In addition, because there is limited oil involved, each fish will serve up a low dose of calories.

To get the desired effect, the easiest way to grill fish is to do the following:

1. First choose the fish. Look for a fish that is firm, such as salmon, swordfish, halibut, mahi-mahi and peeled and deveined shrimp.

2. Rather than spraying cooking oil on the grill, try spraying the oil only on the fish. It's a little known trick that will prevent your fish from sticking.

3. Season your cut with your favorite seasonings. Put the fish on the grill with the seasoned side down then season the other side.

4. As the fish is cooking you will notice the color on the side of the fish change from the bottom to the top.  When the color changes about a third of the way up, flip the fish. Flip the fish only once, this will prevent the fish from falling apart.

5. And the ever bearing question… is it done? An easy way to tell is by sticking a fork in the middle. If the fork goes in easily and with no resistance, take it off the grill and your good to go.  If you choose, just squeeze a little bit of lemon onto to the fish to enhance the flavor.

Grilled fish is a great way to start the summer and is sure to be a hit with friends and family.

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