Published Jun 02, 2019 Updated Aug 29, 2024
How To Grill Salmon
Summer is just around the corner and I have the best grilled salmon recipe for you. I am sure you have grilled shrimp, chicken and steak but how to cook salmon on gas grill? I will teach you exactly how, from the cuts of salmon to use, marinade and rub to grill time. This grilled salmon is one of the best salmon recipes ever!
What Cut Of Salmon To Use
I used second cut, as pictured above. Second cut is a meaty section of salmon. The fillet is great for most cooking methods but hold up particularly well to grilling. Salmon top loin or loin are also excellent choices.
How To Season Salmon For Grilling
For moist, juicy and tender salmon, use the following grilled salmon marinade.
Olive oil. It seals in the juice and moisture inside the salmon. Minced garlic rids potential fishy smell. Herbs such as Italian basil and parsley. Both herbs impart an earthy aroma to the fish. Lemon juice. Salt and ground black pepper.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients. Marinate for no longer than 30 minutes. The acid in the lemon juice will “cook” and turn the surface of the salmon opaque or white in color, as if it had been cooked with heat. You can also use my homemade dry rub to rub the spice blends onto the fish before grilling. The end result will be equally delicious.
Salmon Grill Time
How long to cook salmon on grill? For second cut salmon in this recipe, I grilled at the temperature of 350°F, with the skin side down for 4 minutes uninterrupted. Flip the salmon over and cook for another 4 minutes. The length of time depends on the thickness of the fish. You can also rely on visual cues. As soon as the white stuff starts to ooze or seep out from salmon, it’s cooked. The white stuff is called albumin, or coagulated protein. Albumin gets pushed out of the muscle fibers of salmon as it cooks, rising to the surface and forming the white “gunk.”
What To Serve With This Recipe
This meal is best served with a sauce such as dill sauce or a dipping sauce like Asian sweet chili sauce. This dish also goes well with many side dishes. For a summer cookout, I recommend the following grilling recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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