Easy Grilled Salmon Recipe
This easy grilled salmon is juicy, flaky, and full of bright lemon-garlic flavor. Ready in about 20 minutes and perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 24 oz salmon fillets skin-on, center-cut
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp brown sugar optional, helps browning
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped, for serving
- 4 pieces lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400 to 450°F). Clean and oil the grates well to prevent sticking.
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and brown sugar.
- Brush or rub the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets on all sides. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes while the grill heats.
- Place salmon on the grill skin-side down. Close the lid and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the top is mostly opaque.
- Carefully flip and grill 1 to 2 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium (130 to 135°F for more done).
- Transfer to a plate and rest 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped dill and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For easier handling, use a thin, wide fish spatula when flipping. If your grill grates tend to stick, grill the salmon on a lightly oiled piece of heavy-duty foil or in a preheated grill basket. Adjust salt if using fine salt instead of kosher.