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Easy Grilled Salmon Recipe

A quick, flavorful grilled salmon with a buttery lemon finish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Portion salmon into two 8-ounce fillets if not already portioned; pat dry with paper towels on all sides.
  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil; rub the oil evenly over both sides of each fillet.
  • Season both sides of the salmon generously with coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  • Preheat the grill to high (about 450–550°F / 230–290°C). Clean the grates with a grill brush.
  • Oil the grill grates by rubbing a kitchen towel soaked in oil over the grates using long tongs to prevent sticking.
  • Place the salmon flesh-side down on the hot grill and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes.
  • Gently flip the fillets using a spatula and/or tongs and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches about 125°F for medium doneness.
  • Remove the salmon from the grill, drizzle or brush with melted butter and lemon juice, and let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • grill (gas or charcoal)
  • grill brush
  • Tongs
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Spatula
  • Small Bowl

Notes

  • Leave the fish undisturbed for the first few minutes to achieve a good sear.
  • Clean the grill grates with foil or a brush before cooking.
  • Use fully thawed salmon if starting from frozen.
  • Start skin-side down if you want crisped skin.
  • Pull salmon at around 125°F for medium doneness; cook to 135–140°F if desired well done.
  • Season the salmon while the grill heats to let flavors penetrate.