Seafood Free recipe

Grilled Salmon

If you have never made Grilled Salmon at home, this is the version to start with: flaky salmon fillets grilled with a lemon-garlic finish. A hot, well-oiled grate is the key to getting real color without sticking.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Total: 20 min

20Minutes

4Servings

4.9Rating

EasyLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

Ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish.
Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.
Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

4 salmon fillets
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 lemon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped dill

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

435Calories

33gFat

1gCarbs

34gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Pat the salmon dry and let it sit at room temperature 15 minutes so it cooks evenly.
Step 2
Rub the fillets with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and oil the grates.
Step 4
Grill the salmon skin-side down 4 to 5 minutes without moving it, so a crust forms.
Step 5
Flip carefully and grill 3 to 4 more minutes until it flakes easily and reaches 125 to 130 degrees F for moist salmon.
Step 6
Squeeze lemon over the top and sprinkle with dill before serving.

Cook's tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.
Prep all the ingredients before you start cooking; this one moves quickly once it is on the heat.

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