Grilled Fish with Tangerine and Marjoram

Name: Grilled Fish with Tangerine and Marjoram
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole whole porgy, gray snapper, or branzino, cleaned; 1 to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 sprigs fresh marjoram; 2 whole tangerines or small oranges; 2 tablespoons olive oil

A fresh and aromatic grilled whole fish dish seasoned with marjoram and stuffed with tangerine segments. The citrus and herbs complement the delicate fish flavor while the grilling adds a perfect char.

4 servings

18 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 whole whole porgy, gray snapper, or branzino, cleaned
•1 to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
•8 sprigs fresh marjoram
•2 whole tangerines or small oranges
•2 tablespoons olive oil

Cooking Instructions

1.
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Make 3 diagonal slices spaced about 1 1/2" apart on each side of fish. Season skin and cavity with salt and pepper. Stuff each fish with 4 herb sprigs and segments from 1/2 tangerine. Rub each fish with 1 tablespoon oil.
10 min
2.
Grill fish until skin no longer sticks, 3-4 minutes. Using a metal spatula, carefully turn fish and grill until cooked through, about 3-4 more minutes. Transfer to platters and garnish with remaining tangerine segments and marjoram leaves.
8 min