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How to Grill Salmon (Skin-on)
Learn how to grill salmon with skin on using this step-by-step tutorial. Grilling salmon this method creates moist fillets that won't stick!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 ounces salmon fillets about 1-inch thick, with skin on
- 2 tablespoons oil canola, vegetable, grapeseed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
- Pat salmon dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper and rub the oil all over the salmon.
- Place the salmon, skin side down, directly on the grill and cook with the lid open until the flesh lightens in color, about 5 minutes.
- Gently try to lift or flip the salmon. If it feels stuck, give it another minute.
- Flip to the skinless side and cook with the lid closed for another 3-5 minutes, depending on desired doneness. It should read at least 130°F-135°F on an instant read thermometer.
- Serve with lemon wedges, if desired. Allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes, which will continue to increase its internal temperature, before enjoying.
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Notes
- Storage: It’s best to enjoy grilled salmon immediately after cooking. However you can store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
656mg
(27%)
Potassium
837mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
69IU
(1%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 656mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 837mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.