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Easy Grilled Salmon Recipes

Easy Grilled Salmon Recipes

Juicy, flaky grilled salmon brushed with a zesty lemon-garlic glaze. Ready in under 25 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds skin-on salmon fillets about 4 fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoons lemon zest optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • 4 wedges lemon for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  • Pat salmon dry with paper towels. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture for basting. Place salmon in the remaining mixture and marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  • Place salmon skin-side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, brushing once with the reserved glaze.
  • If desired, flip and grill flesh-side down for 1 to 2 minutes for light char marks. Cook until salmon flakes easily or reaches 125°F to 130°F for medium.
  • Transfer to a plate and rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For best results, leave the skin on to protect the fish on the grill. Use a fish spatula for easy removal. Substitute maple syrup for honey if preferred.