Grilled Salmon Recipe

Name: Grilled Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1½ pounds skin-on salmon fillet; 2 Tbsp avocado oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/8 to ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1 medium zucchini squash; 1 medium yellow squash; 1½ cups cherry tomatoes; 1 Jalapeño; 1 clove large garlic; 1/4 cup red onion; 4 leaves large mint; 3 Tbsp lime juice; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp pure maple syrup; sea salt

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
407 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Grilled Salmon Recipe

Tyler Espinosa

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An easy, goof-proof grilled salmon recipe that results in amazing salmon each and every time! Read my tips and tricks above for the most amazing main dish!

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Ingredients

Servings

Grilled Salmon:

1½ pounds skin-on salmon fillet
2 Tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp chili powder
1/8 to ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
1/2 tsp sea salt

Grilled Zucchini Tomato Salsa

1 medium zucchini squash grilled and chopped
1 medium yellow squash grilled and chopped
1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
1 Jalapeño seeded and chopped
1 clove large garlic minced
1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
4 leaves large mint finely chopped
3 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp pure maple syrup optional
sea salt

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Instructions

Prepare the Salmon:

Brush the grill with a wire brush to remove any food particles. Spray the grill liberally with cooking oil. For a gas grill, preheat the grill to medium-high (400 to 450 degrees F). Note: if using a charcoal grill, heat the grills in a chimney for 15-20 minutes ahead of time, until many of the coals are white.
Mix together the seasoning and salt in a small bowl until well-combined. Drizzle the fish with avocado oil and use your hands to gently coat the full surface of the flesh. Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the fish. NOTE: If you're performing this step ahead of time, store salmon in a seal-able container or plastic bag in the refrigerator until you're ready to grill.
Place the salmon fillet on the hottest part of the grill skin-side down. Ensure the fish is sitting parallel to the grill grates rather than perpendicular. This helps simplify the flipping process.
Cover the grill with the lid. Cook for 3 to 6 minutes, or until the skin is very crispy and fish is opaque. Carefully flip and cook an additional 2 to 4 minutes, or until salmon reaches your desired done-ness. Salmon is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the fish to get an accurate temperature read. For medium-rare salmon, cook about 2 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 125 degrees F in the center. Adjust the grill time up for salmon fillets that are thicker than 1 inch.
Transfer salmon to a serving platter and serve with grilled zucchini salsa!

Prepare the Salsa:

Grill the zucchini and yellow squash while you're grilling the fish. To do so, cut the zucchini into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick rounds, lightly coat with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place zucchini on the grill and cook until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip and cook on the other side until grill marks appear, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and chop when cool enough to handle.
Transfer the chopped grilled zucchini and yellow squash to a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients for the salsa and toss until well-combined.