Newspaper Fish Recipe

Here’s another campfire favorite that can also be done on the BBQ. Doesn’t everything seem to taste better when cooked outdoors :)? Here’s how to cook fish in wet newspaper:

Newspaper Fish Recipe

Ingredients & Items Needed:

Fresh Fish
Seasonings
Newspaper - soaked in water

Directions:

Gut and clean the fish then season the inside (you can also brush a light layer of oil on the outside if you like). Roll up the fish tightly in a couple sheets of wet newspaper.
Place the wrapped fish directly on hot coals of a small campfire or on a hot grill. Cook for approximately 10 minutes on each side.
Remove from heat and open the fish package, many times the skin will peel off with the newspaper.
Cooking times will vary with the type and size of fish being cooked as well as how hot the heat is.

Tips:

Keep the head and tail on the fish if you like. Use at least 2 sheets of newspaper when wrapping each fish.
If you don’t like the idea of cooking the fish in direct contact with the newspaper, wrap the fish in a wet paper bag first.
If you prefer, you can wrap the fish in dry sheets of newspaper (tightly), and give it a good dunk in a pail of fresh water.
Watch that the newspaper doesn’t get too dry and start on fire before the fish is done. Remove from heat before this happens, spray some more water on it and wrap another layer of wet newspaper. Return to the fire and finish cooking.

Seasoning Ideas

Depends on the type of fish being cooked, but some tasty suggestions: