Grilled Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
407 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Salmon Recipe
Description
The Grilled Salmon Recipe calls for a one-and-a-half-pound skin-on salmon fillet seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, optional cayenne, and sea salt, all coated with avocado oil before grilling. Cooking the salmon skin-side down on a hot grill crisp the skin and helps keep the fillet intact during the grilling process. The glaze of spices offers a mild heat and savory flavor profile balanced by the natural richness of the salmon.
The accompanying grilled zucchini tomato salsa adds a fresh, bright component. Grilled zucchini and yellow squash provide a subtle smoky flavor, mixed with fresh cherry tomatoes, jalapeño heat, red onion sharpness, and cooling mint. Lime juice and a touch of olive oil and maple syrup bring brightness and balance to the salsa.
This dish is well suited for a wholesome dinner or summer cookout, presenting a combination of tender, crisp, smoky, and fresh elements that highlight seasonal grilled vegetables and flavorful fish.
Ingredients
Grilled Salmon:
- 1½ pounds salmon fillet skin-on
- 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 salt sea salt
Grilled Zucchini Tomato Salsa
- 1 zucchini grilled and chopped, medium
- 1 yellow squash grilled and chopped, medium
- 1½ cups cherry tomato halved or quartered
- 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced, large
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 4 leaves mint finely chopped, large
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup optional
- salt sea salt
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 4 | |
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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