Easy Grilled Salmon is a delicious and healthy dish that is prepared by grilling fresh salmon fillets. It is a simple yet flavorful way to enjoy the natural taste of salmon while adding a smoky and slightly charred flavor from the grill. This cooking method allows the salmon to retain its moisture and flakiness, resulting in a tender and juicy texture.
Not only is Easy Grilled Salmon a tasty option, but it also offers numerous health benefits. Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain function and heart health. It is also high in protein and loaded with vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and selenium.
Ingredients for grilled salmon
Let’s break down the ingredients for grilled salmon, shall we? You only need a few quality ingredients to make the very best grilled salmon:
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- Skin-on salmon fillets: Try to find wild-caught if you can: it tastes better and is most sustainable. Skin on is important because it acts as a barrier between the fish and the grill while cooking.
- Olive oil & salt: You’ll just need a bit for rubbing and sprinkling.
- Seafood seasoning: Here’s where the magic comes in…
The best seasoning for salmon period.
Salmon is beautiful with just salt and pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. But want to take it over the top? (We know you do.) The very best way to season grilled salmon is our homemade Seafood Seasoning! It brings unreal savory flavor to this fish. There’s a little smoky, savory, and salty, with a hint of celery seed and allspice for some intrigue. It’s so good that we can’t help but use it on all our grilled vegetables, too. Here’s what’s in this magic seasoning blend:
- Smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Thyme
- Celery seed
- Cumin
- Allspice
- Salt
try marinated salmon!
Another option? Try Marinated Grilled Salmon! This infuses big savory, moist flavor into the salmon fillets and is one of our favorite ways to make this recipe. Here are the pros and cons:
- The marinade adds complex, savory flavor to the fish fillets.
- It takes at least 30 minutes to marinade, but half of this is your preheat time. You can also marinate for up to 3 hours refrigerated (just pull it out 30 minutes before grilling).
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Easy Grilled Salmon Recipe
Course: DinnerCuisine: SeafoodDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes20
minutes179
kcalGrilled salmon, in particular, is a popular choice within seafood cuisine due to its versatility and delicious taste. Grilling the salmon imparts a smoky flavor and adds a slight char to the fish, enhancing its natural flavors. It is often seasoned with a combination of herbs, spices, citrus, or marinades to further enhance its taste.
Ingredients
4 4-ounce salmon fillets, skin on (wild caught if possible)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoon Seafood Seasoning
Directions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees).
- Brine the salmon (or go to Marinated Salmon to marinade instead): While the grill preheats, in a shallow dish mix together 4 cups room temperature water and 3 tablespoons kosher salt. Place the salmon in the water and wait for 15 minutes (this should be about the time it takes to preheat).
- Pat the salmon dry with a clean towel. Rub it generously with oil and sprinkle it with the kosher salt and seasoning blend (or simply salt and pepper).
- Grill the salmon skin side up for 3 to 5 minutes (where the flames aren’t directly touching the fish), until grill marks appear and it releases from the grates. Flip and cook another 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon, until flaky and just pink at the thickest portion and the internal temperature is 125 to 130 degrees. (Salmon varies in thickness, so the cook time is different based on each piece of fish.) Allow to rest for a few minutes, then serve.
Notes
- *We highly recommend making this homemade seafood seasoning! To make a quick version just for the salmon, mix 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon cumin.
