Grilled Salmon
A simple, perfectly grilled salmon fillet with a crispy, charred exterior and a moist, flaky interior. Ready in under 20 minutes, this is a weeknight hero that pairs with any side.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). The grill is ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above the grate for only 2-3 seconds.
Step 3
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook without moving for 4-6 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the fish releases easily from the grate.
Step 4
Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.
Step 5
Remove the salmon from the grill. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the top and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Step 6
Serve hot, with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Pastry brush
- Instant-read thermometer (optional)
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