Hot, clean, and oiled — then leave it alone

The best method is straightforward: clean your grates, heat them hot, oil both the fish and the grates, then let the fish cook undisturbed until it releases naturally.

Most sticking happens because people try to move the fish too soon. When fish is done on one side, it will release from the grates on its own. Forcing it tears the skin and leaves half the fillet stuck to the grill. So clean grates with a wire brush before you start, get the heat up to medium-high or high (