Grilled Salmon
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Easy grilled salmon recipe prepared on a sizzling hot barbecue. Learn the essential tips for nailing beautiful char marks without it falling apart!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound salmon fillet
- olive oil, as needed for brushing
- kosher salt, as needed for seasoning
- black pepper, as needed for seasoning
- 4 lemon wedges
Special Equipment
Instructions
- Cut and Dry the Salmon - Cut salmon into 4 equal portions, about 2 ½ to 3 inches wide. Wrap each fillet in paper towels, place it on a plate, and allow it to sit for up to 15 to 20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Season the Surface - Brush each side of the fillets with olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the Grill - Set the grill to high heat, 450 to 500ºF (232 to 260ºC). Clean the grill grates by carefully greasing them with the oil using a folded paper towel until shiny and glossy, about 5 to 10 times.
- Grill the Salmon - Place each fillet diagonal to the grill grates and flesh-side down. Gently press down for maximum contact. Cover and cook until the salmon can be easily lifted off the grill, about 4 to 5 minutes. Check at 4 minutes, then every 30 seconds until the fish no longer sticks. Use a spatula if needed to release the flesh from the grates.Carefully flip and cook until medium-rare (125ºF) or medium (140ºF) doneness, about 3 to 5 more minutes depending on the thickness.
- To Serve - Transfer to a clean platter and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 858mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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