Are you supposed to close the grill?

Chef's answer
When you close the lid to the grill, you're creating a convection. That is, the hot air coming from the heat source (gas or charcoal), trapped by the lid and unable to escape, moves around in the chamber you've created. Thus, the closed lid helps the interior of the meat cook through, much like an oven does.
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Substitute for Swordfish
  • Fresh tuna is widely available. Avoid over-cooking.
  • OR - Fresh halibut - firm whitefish with a mild flavor.
  • OR - Shark, dogfish is one of the most commonly found varieties for eating.
  • OR - Marlin which tends to be harder to find.
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