Common grilling mistake could strip fish of key nutrients and ruin your meal, experts warn

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, who co-wrote the new "Blue Food Cookbook," tells Fox News Digital why he believes seafood is the healthiest protein and why more of it should stay close to home. One type of fish may not be ideal for the grill — even though it's a popular choice. Saeng Douangdara, a Lao American chef and food content creator, recently told The Takeout that fish fillets are best left off the grill grates. Fillets are boneless cuts of fish, typically sliced lengthwise. FORGET PROTEIN AND FIBER — HERE'S THE NUTRIENT YOU MAY BE LACKING AND HOW TO GET MORE They're a popular choice for home cooks looking to avoid dealing with bones or breaking down a whole fish. The chef described fish fillets as "rather delicate and will most likely fall apart in the process," The Takeout reported. A chef warns that fish fillets, while popula