The Perfect Grilled Salmon Every Time
If you love grilled salmon but have struggled to cook it well yourself - this post is for you! We’re dishing on our best tips and tricks for the perfect grilled salmon every time.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Gas or charcoal grill
- Metal grill tongs
- Chef's knife
- Silicone basting brush
Ingredients
- 4 6-8 ounce skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill. Make sure to clean the grill grates and close the lid for more even and fasting heating.
- Generously coat the flesh side of the salmon fillets with oil and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper. Grill the salmon skin side up over direct high heat with the lid closed, for about 4-6 minutes or until the fish lightens in color, becomes more firm to the touch and you can lift the fillets off the cooking grates without them sticking.
- Turn the salmon over, close the lid, and cook to 130°F or about 2-4 minutes for medium rare or longer to desired doneness. Transfer to a platter to rest for 1-2 minutes. Slide the salmon skin from the fillets and serve with lemon or desired sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz fillet | Calories: 354kcal | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g