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Delicious grilled salmon fillet garnished with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, perfect for an easy grilled salmon recipe.
Alyssa

Easy Grilled Salmon Recipe

Follow my foolproof steps for this easy grilled salmon recipe for a delicious dish that comes together in minutes and, more important intact.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 427
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 8-ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Portion the salmon fillets to the size of your liking.
  2. Pat the fish down well on all sides with a paper towel.
  3. Next, drizzle on the oil and rub it in to coat it on all sides.
  4. Season the fish well with coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper on both sides.
  5. Preheat the grill to high heat, about 450° to 550°.
  6. Once hot, be sure the grill is clean using a grill brush.
  7. Oil the grill using a kitchen towel saturated with oil and rubbed on using a pair of long tongs.
  8. Place the salmon flesh side down and cook for 4 minutes. Do not touch it.
  9. Gently flip the salmon over, using a spatula, tongs, or both, and cook it for 2 to 3 minutes or until it reaches about 125° internally.
  10. Remove the salmon from the grill and add melted butter and lemon juice, and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes.

Notes

This is a simple and quick recipe for grilled salmon that is perfect for a healthy meal.