How To Cook Salmon On Grill
To say that our family and friends enjoy the fact that I’m a professional recipe developer is an understatement. They absolutely love to test my latest creations, and I cannot tell you how often I get a quick text or call asking for tips. Honestly, I’m honored that they love my ideas and insight! One of the most popular cooking questions we get is how in the world do you grill salmon? It’s easier than you think to perfectly grill salmon at home, that’s flaky and flavorful. You just need a perky marinade and a few simple key steps!
Grilled Salmon with the Best Marinade
As you might have noticed on the blog, salmon is one of our favorite summer proteins to cook. The rich taste and hearty texture make it terrific for preparing with nearly any flavors, sweet or savory and/or spicy! This Sweet and Sour Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Salsa is always a big hit at barbecues, and my Garlic Lime Oven Baked Salmon recipe is a beloved go-to summer weeknight dinner. But for an incredibly quick and easy, sure to please, perfect every time grilled salmon, you’ve got to check out our essential tips and deliciously tangy grilled salmon marinade recipe.
What Ingredients You Need
For the best texture and flavor, we highly recommend using wild caught salmon, fresh or previously frozen. To make the best easy marinade you need:
Olive Oil – so the salmon greats a great grilled exterior without sticking to the grillDijon Mustard – for a fabulous tangy flavorLemon Juice – to add bright citrus zingBrown Sugar – balances the tart and zesty ingredients with a hint of sweetnessLiquid Smoke – just the right touch of smokiness to bring out the grilled flavorSalt and pepper – always a necessity
Tips for How to Grill Salmon (Perfectly)
There are just a few basic, but absolutely necessary, steps for making the best grilled salmon. It should be noted that perfectly cooked salmon is just barely cooked through. The fish should be opaque but moist on the inside.
How to Make The Grilled Salmon Marinade Recipe
This easy grilled salmon marinade and grilled salmon recipe only takes about 20 minutes to make start to finish. It’s excellent for whipping-up at your next cookout or adding to your family’s summer weeknight dinner rotation. Here’s how to grill the best salmon with foolproof simple steps: I hope you give this recipe a try soon, and love it as much as we do!
Get the Complete (Printable) How To Grill Salmon (Grilled Salmon Marinade Recipe) Below. Enjoy!
Do you have any tips for getting the skin perfectly crispy and intact while not sticking to the grill?
Crispy intact skin on the grill takes extra attention. Brush the skin with oil and then make sure to place the salmon on the part of the grill with no grill flare-ups that could burn the skin.
Can I make this recipe in the oven? What temperature and for how long?
Yes you can! I generally recommend baking salmon in the oven at 400 degrees F for 9-12 minutes.
How long do leftovers last?
Salmon, especially grilled salmon, is best right after cooking it. If you want to reheat salmon, it will usually dry out, so if you are planning on making extra for another time, then I suggest undercooking it just a bit, so that when you reheat it, the salmon will then finish cooking instead of overcooking and drying out.
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