Grilled salmon is a delectable and healthy dish that can be easily prepared at home. With its rich flavor and versatility, grilled salmon can be paired with a variety of sides and sauces to create a satisfying and nutritious meal. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to cooking grilled salmon, including selecting the best type of fish, preparing the salmon, and mastering the art of grilling. We'll also explore the different flavors and textures that can be achieved through various marinades and rubs, ensuring that you can create a dish that tantalizes your taste buds. So, let's dive in and discover the secrets to making a grilled salmon recipe that will impress your family and friends!
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED SALMON WITH AVOCADO SALSA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, salmon fillets, avocados, red onion, lime, olive oil, salt, cilantro
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Coat the salmon fillets with the marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Grill the salmon on an 11 inch (28 cm) griddle pan on high heat for two minutes on each side.
- In a separate bowl, lightly toss avocados, ¼ red onion, the juice from one lime, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt to taste.
- Spoon avocado salsa on top of the cooked salmon. Top with finely cut cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 1 gram
GRILLED SALMON RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: skin-on salmon, fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, lemons
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Brush the grill grates with oil and place the salmon, skin side down on the oiled grates.
- Grill until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes, then gently flip and continue to cook until just opaque in center.
- Add the lemon halves to the grill, cut side down and grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 1 gram
LEMON GRILLED SALMON
This tender and flaky fish is wonderful to serve to family and friends. A savory marinade that includes dill gives the salmon mouthwatering flavor and since it can be grilled or broiled, you can enjoy it all year round! -Aelita Kivirist, Glenview, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle dill, lemon-pepper, salt if desired and garlic powder over salmon. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the brown sugar, broth, oil, soy sauce and green onions; add salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning once. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill salmon skin side down, over medium heat; arrange lemon and onion slices over the top. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.
GRILLED SALMON
We love to cook on the grill at our house. I've used this flavorful salmon recipe several times and we always enjoy it. The parsley, rosemary and green onions help make the tender fillets a tempting main dish that looks impressive. -Monell Nuckols, Carpinteria, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place salmon in shallow dish. Combine the remaining ingredients. Set aside 1/4 cup for basting; pour the remaining marinade over salmon. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Drain, discarding marinade. Grill salmon over medium heat, skin side down, for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Baste occasionally with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts :
GRILLED SALMON I
A simple soy sauce and brown sugar marinade, with hints of lemon and garlic, are the perfect salty-sweet complement to rich salmon fillets. Even my 9 year old loves this recipe!
Provided by tinamenina
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 2h31m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. Place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat grill for medium heat.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. Cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1091.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
GRILLED SALMON
My family eats lots of seafood, and salmon is one of our favorites. This is a quick and delicious recipe that will have a meal prepared in minutes! If you like heat, you may add red crushed peppers or a dash of cayenne!
Provided by Nanasnthakchen
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, green onions, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup of the marinade. Place salmon in a shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the salmon and discard the used marinade.
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place salmon on the preheated grill skin side down. Cook, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade, until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 97.4 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 299 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
GRILLED SALMON WITH LEMON-SESAME SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: Walmart® Fresh Antibiotic-Free Salmon portions, olive oil, kosher salt, lemon, fresh basil, shallot, large lemon, large lemon, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, sesame seeds, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Provided by Walmart
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Coat the Walmart® Fresh Antibiotic-Free Salmon portions with the olive oil and sprinkle the salt evenly on both sides. Set aside.
- Make the lemon-sesame sauce: In a small bowl, combine the shallot, lemon zest and juice, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper and whisk until well combined.
- Place the lemon slices on the grill and cook for 60-90 seconds on each side, until charred. Remove from the grill and set aside.
- Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the grill. Cook with the lid closed for 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and has lightly charred grill marks on the flesh side.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a serving platter and spoon half the sauce over each fillet. Garnish with the charred lemon slices and basil.
- Enjoy!
GRILLED MARINATED SALMON
My husband goes fishing, so I had to get creative with whatever he brings home. This is grilled salmon in a tasty, homemade marinade. Serve with potato and a salad.
Provided by JEANA
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard powder, ginger and ground black pepper.
- Place the salmon in a shallow, nonporous dish and pour the marinade over the salmon. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate.
- Grill the fish for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1002.4 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
GRILLED CITRUS SALMON & ASPARAGUS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: salmon fillets, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon, lemons, garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, asparagus, fresh parsley
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a resealable bag or dish, add salmon, olive oil, salt, pepper, juice of one lemon, minced garlic, one thyme sprig, and one rosemary sprig.
- Seal, mix marinade around, being careful not to bruise the fish, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat only half of the grill to medium-high heat for indirect grilling.
- Slice the two remaining lemons horizontally, so that you get six slices of lemon from each one, excluding the top and bottom.
- Bend each piece of asparagus until the woody end snaps off and discard it.
- Oil the grill with olive oil and place lemon slices over indirect heat (the side of the grill where the burners are not on).
- Lay salmon on top of the lemon slices and top with a sprig of rosemary on each fillet. Close the cover and grill for 20 minutes.
- Place the asparagus spears on the grill and brush with olive oil. Grill for 5 additional minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 7 grams
GRILLED BROWN SUGAR BOURBON SALMON SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shallot, champagne vinegar, lemon, olive oil, red pepper flakes, olive oil, Grill Mates® Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning, salmon fillet, corn, asparagus, red onion, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, roma tomato, cucumber, lemon, crunchy spring salad mix
Provided by McCormick
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to 350°F (180°C).
- Make the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, champagne vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Make the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil and the Grill Mates® Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning. Rub the seasoning paste over the salmon filets.
- Place the salmon on the grill grates, skin-side up, and grill for 4-6 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for another 4-6 minutes, until white lines appear across the filet. Remove the salmon from the grill and flake into thick pieces with a fork. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
- On a small baking sheet, toss the corn, asparagus, and red onion with the remaining ¼ cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper until well coated.
- Place the corn on the grill grates. Cook, turning often, until charred, about 10 minutes. Place the asparagus and red onion on the grill grates and cook, flipping once, for 3-4 minutes, until charred and tender. Remove the vegetables from the grill.
- Stand the corn cobs upright and cut off the kernels, then transfer to a large bowl. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces and add to the same bowl, along with the grilled red onion, tomato, cucumber, and lemon juice. Toss until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spring salad mix, grilled vegetable mixture, and salmon. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Toss well, then serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
GRILLED HERBED SALMON
Fishing for salmon is how we make our livelihood, so we eat it four or more times a week. This recipe is quick, has tasty seasonings and lets the goodness of grilled salmon come through. -Jenny Roth, Homer, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted; set aside. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. Baste with butter sauce. Grill or broil 10-15 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.
GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC SALMON
A lot of people fish here on the shore of Lake Michigan, so I've developed quite a few recipes for it, including this grilled salmon recipe. I love it, and so do my friends and family. When it's out of season, I look for wild-caught fresh Alaskan salmon at the grocery store. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first five ingredients; rub over fillets. Let stand 15 minutes. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. , Place salmon on grill rack, skin side up. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4 minutes. Turn; grill 3-6 minutes longer or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the freshest salmon you can find. Look for fish that is bright pink or orange in color, with firm flesh and no fishy smell.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the salmon into even-sized pieces. This will help ensure that the fish cooks evenly.
- Season the salmon with your favorite herbs and spices. Some popular choices include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Grill the salmon over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the salmon, as it can become dry and tough.
- Serve the salmon immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular choices include rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Grilling salmon is a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious and healthy meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give grilled salmon a try!
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