Grilled Salmon Recipe

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Serve the moist, tender fish with a simple green salad, rice, and a crusty loaf of bread.This 15-minute recipe is a staple in our regular dinner routine, and I’m so excited to share my tips with you today.There is no healthier, easier, or faster summer entrée than a perfect piece of grilled salmon.

HOW TO GRILL SALMON with Garlic Lime Butter

THE BEST Grilled Salmon 🔗

Generously coat the flesh side of the salmon with oil and cook it 90% of the way skin side down until the skin releases easily from the grill, about 6-8 minutes, before turning to the flesh side for 2-4 more minutes. 

Prep: 20min

Total: 40min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 73 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 7 g, Sodium 1163 mg, Fiber 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 6-8 ounce skin-on salmon fillets (, (about 1-inch thick))
  • 2 tablespoons grape seed oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon (, cut into wedges)

Instruction:

  1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat, 450°F-550°F. Brush the cooking grates clean and close the lid to heat.
  2. Generously coat the flesh side of the salmon fillets with oil and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper. Grill the salmon skin side down over direct high heat with the lid closed, for about 6-8 minutes or until the fish lightens in color, becomes more firm to the touch and you can lift the fillets off the cooking grates without them sticking. 
  3. Turn the salmon over, close the lid, and cook to 130°F or about 2-4 minutes for medium rare or longer to desired doneness. Transfer to a platter to rest for 1-2 minutes. Slide the salmon skin from the fillets and serve with wedges of lemon and tartar or cucumber dill sauce.

FAQ

How long should I grill salmon?

Grill salmon skin-side up for 6 to 8 minutes, then carefully flip it over and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily. Brush the grill with oil to prevent sticking.

Is it better to grill salmon in foil or not?

The best way to grill a fish, in my opinion, is with a foil packet, which keeps the fish moist while it cooks and guarantees that the salmon will be perfectly tender and flaky, not dry. You can grill salmon without foil (like this outstanding Cedar Plank Salmon), but I find that the best way to grill a fish is with a foil packet.

What seasoning should I put on salmon?

Salmon does not need to be turned over when grilling, but if you prefer grill marks on both sides of your fish, place it on a heated, oiled grill and gently turn it over using a wide spatula after it releases itself from the grates.

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