Grilled Salmon Recipe: Perfectly Flaky Every Time

Grilled salmon fillets with crispy skin and grill marks on a white plate over a rustic wooden table.

Grilled Salmon Recipe: Perfectly Flaky Every Time

This recipe provides clear steps to achieve perfectly flaky grilled salmon every time. With simple ingredients and precise cooking times, you can enjoy a delicious and healthy meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 each skin-on salmon fillets (6 to 8 ounce per serving)
to taste kosher salt
as needed olive oil

Equipment

charcoal grill
grill grate

Method

Cooking Steps

Preheat a charcoal grill to 375°F.
Lightly coat salmon fillets with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt, portioning if necessary.
Oil the grill grate thoroughly with high-temp vegetable oil or non-stick spray.
Place salmon skin-side down on the oiled grate and grill, covered, for 8 minutes. Flip gently and grill for another 2 minutes for medium doneness, adjusting as desired.
Remove salmon from the grill and serve immediately. Optionally, season with dill, lemon, or other citrus juice.

Notes

For best results, adjust cooking times to achieve your preferred level of doneness. Garnish with fresh dill or a squeeze of lemon juice for added flavor.