I hope you enjoy this recipe from my husband, Randy. He’s the grill-master in our home, with our son right behind him, learning the tricks of the trade right at his side. Today he’s sharing a recipe for the perfect Grilled Salmon. You’ll see that it’s simple and straight forward, and pretty darn quick too. Take it away, Randy!
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We love the flavor of salmon. Check that. Two of us do. The other two, not so much. I order it a lot when we go out to eat, but too often it’s over-cooked and sometimes glazed with something that disguises the flavor instead of enhancing it.
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To me, salmon is one of those foods that is best when prepared simply. Most foods are. A bit of salt, olive oil, and charcoal smoke are the perfect compliment to this rich, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth fish. So, after quite a bit of trial and error I’ve settled on a simple char-grilled method, cooked to medium for the perfect Grilled Salmon. Of course, always begin with the best salmon you can purchase.
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A FEW NOTES ABOUT GRILLING SALMON:
- A charcoal grill makes a big difference. If you don’t have a charcoal grill, dig a pit in your backyard.
- The type of charcoal used makes a difference as well. I’d recommend using a good lump charcoal, not briquettes.
- If your grill is not equipped with a thermometer, invest in a reliable one. It will be well worth the money in the long run.
- Depending on the size of fillet(s) purchased, you may need to portion cut them. And if serving a crowd, a whole filet of salmon may be the most cost-effective.
How To Make Perfect Grilled Salmon
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INGREDIENTS
- 6 to 8 ounce skin-on salmon fillets (1 per serving)
- kosher salt
- olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat charcoal grill to 375-degrees F.
- Cover fillets on all sides with a light coating of olive oil. Sprinkle well with salt. If needed, portion cut fillets to preferred size.
- Oil grill grate with high temp vegetable oil or very carefully coat grate with non-stick grill cooking spray.
- Place salmon fillets on grill, skin side down. Grill covered for 8 minutes. Gently flip and grill covered for an additional 2 minutes for medium (not quite cooked through). Adjust cook times to preferred doneness.
- Remove from grill and enjoy! Optional: season with dill, lemon or other citrus juice, if desired.