Recipes BBQ & Grilling Seafood Salmon Grilled Salmon 4.8 (5,563) 3,808 Reviews 396 Photos This grilled salmon tastes so good! A simple soy sauce and brown sugar marinade, with hints of lemon and garlic, are the perfect salty-sweet complement to rich salmon fillets. Even my 9-year-old loves this recipe! Recipe by tinamenina Updated on March 24, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 396 396 396 396 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Intimidated by the thought of grilling salmon at home? You really shouldn't be! It's actually quite simple (with the right recipe, of course). This top-rated grilled salmon recipe will quickly become a staple in your summertime dinner rotation. Grilled Salmon Marinade There are plenty of delicious ways to marinate fish for grilling, but we're partial to this sweet and savory salmon marinade: Salmon filets are seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt, then marinated in a delicious combination of the following ingredients: soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil. Make sure to let the filets marinate in the fridge for at least two hours to reach their full flavor potential. How to Grill Salmon fabeveryday Grilling the perfect salmon is probably easier than you think. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect: Season and marinate the salmon for at least two hours in the refrigerator. Preheat a grill and lightly oil the grate. Place the salmon on the grill and discard the marinade. Cook on each side until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Grill Temperature for Salmon The best temperature to grill salmon depends on a number of factors, including whether or not you're grilling the fish in foil. In this recipe, we grill the salmon directly on the grate without foil. For perfectly flaky salmon every time, we recommend grilling over medium heat. How Long to Grill Salmon If you follow this recipe, your salmon should be perfectly grilled after about six to eight minutes on each side. Fish should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) before consuming, according to the USDA. Insert an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the fish to make sure it's safe to eat. Related: How to Grill Salmon How Long to Cook Salmon Nicole's Top Grilled Salmon Tips Culinary producer Nicole McLaughlin (a.k.a. Nicole McMom) calls this grilled salmon "the perfect summer meal that comes together in a matter of minutes." Here are a few of her best tips and tricks for making this simple, seasonal staple: You might be tempted to stir the seasonings (lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt) into the marinade instead of sprinkling it over the fish — but don't give into this temptation! Seasoning the salmon directly before adding it to the marinade is the key to a crispy crust.Salmon has a tendency to stick to the grill grates. To prevent sticking: Use a grill brush to make sure the grates are completely clean, make sure the grill is "screamin' hot" (Nicole's words) so that the fish is able to naturally release, and use tongs and a paper towel to make sure the grates are thoroughly oiled before adding the salmon.Brown sugar adds irresistible sweetness and helps with perfect caramelization, but it cooks extremely quickly. Make sure you shake off any excess marinade before grilling to prevent burning.To achieve magazine-worthy grill marks, start grilling with the salmon's flesh side down. Flip it to finish cooking and use a fish spatula to easily remove it from the grate.Finish the grilled salmon with a squeeze of lemon juice and a garnish of green onions for a burst of flavor and color. What to Serve With Grilled Salmon Looking for mouthwatering serving inspiration? We've got you covered. Check out our collection of 20 Best Side Dishes for Salmon. Here's a preview of the tasty ideas you'll find: Simple Broccolini Light Lemon Pesto Pasta Lime Cilantro Rice How to Store Grilled Salmon Store your leftover cooked salmon in a shallow, airtight storage container or wrapped tightly in foil in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently in the oven or enjoy it cold in a salad. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "It was a hit," raves jbreed. "Everyone went back for seconds. In fact, it was completely eaten up! I made no changes. I will make more next time!" "Fantastic," according to greykitty. "I don't give out 5 stars lightly, but this marinade is truly great. Caramelized outside, tender inside. I served it on a bed of spinach, with honey-lime dressing and gingered carrots. "Good for all the right reasons: Quick, easy, inexpensive, delicious and stirs the imagination for many variations," says JUDY. "This salmon is also perfect as it is!" Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets lemon pepper to taste garlic powder to taste salt to taste ⅓ cup soy sauce ⅓ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup water ¼ cup vegetable oil Directions Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil together in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Place fish in a large resealable plastic bag; add soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. Cook salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Tips Serve with a side of grilled zucchini or grilled corn. Editor's Notes: The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 318 Calories 20g Fat 13g Carbs 21g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 318 % Daily Value * Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 56mg 19% Sodium 1092mg 47% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 12g Protein 21g Vitamin C 3mg 17% Calcium 27mg 2% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 389mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved