Simple Grilled Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Simple Grilled Salmon
Description
The Simple Grilled Salmon recipe uses salmon portions with skin left on to help retain moisture during cooking. The flesh is rubbed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and black pepper, then marinated for 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Cooking involves grilling the salmon first skin side up over direct high heat to get grill marks and a slight sear, then flipping skin side down and reducing heat to finish cooking gently without sticking.
This method yields salmon that easily flakes with a fork while maintaining a moist texture. The grilling process imparts subtle smokiness and a slightly crisp surface. Serving the salmon with lemon wedges allows diners to add acidity that complements the rich fish. The recipe specifies cooking to an internal temperature of 145°F to ensure doneness and food safety.
This straightforward approach suits outdoor grilling occasions, producing a salmon dish that can be served alone or alongside salads and vegetables for a light meal.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon skin on, about 1-inch thick, portions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Rub flesh side of salmon portions with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour over salmon portions in a shallow dish or gallon sized plastic bag. Let marinate 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 500 degrees F.
- Place the salmon skin side up over direct heat on the grill. Close the lid and let cook 3 to 4 minutes until grill marks form.
- Use tongs or a spatula to gently flip the salmon skin side down. Either reduce the heat to medium for a gas grill, or to indirect heat for charcoal. The salmon should release easily from the grill grates. Continue cooking with the lid close for another 4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork. Salmon needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Serve salmon with lemon wedges to squeeze over just before eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 870mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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