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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