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The Best Grilled Salmon Recipe

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This grilled salmon recipe delivers perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful salmon fillets with a simple seasoning of kosher salt and black pepper. Grilled over high heat, the fish achieves a crispy skin and a moist, flaky interior, making it an ideal main dish for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Salmon

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill: Prepare your grill for direct cooking by heating it to a high temperature between 450°F and 550°F. Clean the grill grates thoroughly with a brush, then close the lid to allow it to heat properly.
  2. Season the salmon: Generously brush the flesh side of each salmon fillet with grapeseed oil. Evenly sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over the oiled side to enhance the natural flavors of the fish.
  3. Grill the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down onto the hot grill grates. Close the grill lid and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the color lightens and the flesh firms enough so that the fillets lift easily from the grates without sticking. Flip the fillets over and continue grilling for an additional 2 to 4 minutes to reach medium rare (130°F), or cook longer to your preferred level of doneness.
  4. Rest before serving: Transfer the salmon to a platter and let it rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully slide off the skin from each fillet. Serve the salmon warm with fresh lemon wedges and optional sauces such as tartar or cucumber dill sauce for added flavor.

Notes

  • Use a clean, well-oiled grill to prevent the salmon from sticking.
  • Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of your salmon fillets and the heat of your grill.
  • Resting the salmon briefly after grilling helps redistribute juices and enhances flavor.
  • Serving with lemon wedges adds a bright, fresh acidity that complements the rich salmon.
  • You can substitute grapeseed oil with other high smoke point oils like canola or avocado oil.

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