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Grilled Salmon Recipe: Perfect Every Time

Juicy, flaky salmon with crispy, smoky skin—this grilled salmon recipe combines simplicity with gourmet flavor. Perfect for outdoor grills, indoor grill pans, or even your oven.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets skin-on salmon (6-8 ounces each, about 1-inch thick) Fresh, wild-caught preferred
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil Substitute with avocado or olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt Alternative: sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper Bright and aromatic flavor
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges Optional: lime or orange as substitutions

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Fish spatula
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Preheat the Grill
  1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat, 450°F-550°F. Brush cooking grates clean and close the lid to heat.
Season the Salmon
  1. Generously coat the flesh side of the salmon fillets with grapeseed oil. Season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
Grill the Salmon
  1. Skin side down: Place the salmon over direct high heat with the lid closed for 6-8 minutes. The color of the salmon will lighten, and the flesh becomes firmer. Flip carefully with a fish spatula. Cook to an internal temperature of 130°F or desired doneness.
Rest and Serve
  1. Transfer fillets to a serving platter and let rest for 1-2 minutes. Slide the crispy skin off if desired. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalProtein: 38gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 460mgVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile for outdoor grills, indoor grill pans, or ovens. For oven baking, preheat to 400°F. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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