This is a perfect on the spot shore lunch. If you remember to throw in an onion and the butter, you’re golden. No one would ever forget the beer, now would they?
- 4-8 oz fillet(s) of white, freshwater fish (bass, bluegill, perch, crappie, pike, etc.)
- ½ white onion (roughly chopped)
- 2 tsp. butter
- salt
- pepper
- water
- beer (optional)
- lemon slices (optional)
- aluminum foil
- Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil about 14-18 inches long.
- With some of the butter, oil the surface of the foil that will contact the ingredients.
- Center fillet(s) on oiled surface. Turn up edges of foil slightly to hold liquid ingredients.
- Sprinkle liberally with chopped onion.
- Salt and pepper fillet(s).
- Add a splash of water and/or beer (if using).
- Lay lemon slices on top of fillets (if using).
- Fold and tightly seal packet.
- Lay in coals of fire or on grate of heated grill.
- Turn and move frequently for cooking time of about 15-20 minutes.