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- Why You Need My Grilled Salmon Recipe
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- How To Grill Salmon
- How Long To Grill Salmon?
- My Recipe Tips
- Storage & Meal Prep
- Serving Ideas
- Grilled Salmon (Perfect Every Time) Recipe card
- More Grilled Fish Recipes
- Gratitude Moment
- Recipe Reviews
If there’s one recipe that gets me running to the grill over and over (and over), it’s my grilled salmon . Yes, I love hamburgers , grilled steak , and grilled chicken legs too, but this is my top way to enjoy my favorite fish when the weather is nice. It’s got just the right balance of flavors, a moist and flaky texture, and it’s so easy. I’ve made it so many times that I’ve put together a host of tips and tricks to help you make it perfectly every time. So, fire up your grill and see why this is my best grilled salmon recipe!
Why You Need My Grilled Salmon Recipe
- Flaky, buttery texture – Nothing is worse than overcooked fish! My method will give you moist and tender salmon fillets every time.
- Sweet and savory flavor – Most grilled salmon recipes use pretty basic seasonings. You can certainly use the basics from my air fryer salmon , but I can’t resist jazzing up this one with my simple 6-ingredient maple salmon marinade . It’s herby, a little sweet, and just so good!
- Effortless, healthy dinner – Just whip up the marinade and make your side dishes while you wait. From there, grilling salmon takes just minutes! I love making it after spending all day outside because it’s so fast .
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for cooking salmon on the grill, what each one does in my recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .
- Salmon – You can grill any variety ( sockeye salmon , Coho, King, etc.), but I recommend skin-on salmon if you can get it. Not only does it add extra flavor — even if you choose not to eat the skin — but it helps keep the fish intact on the grill. If you have a whole fillet, cut it crosswise into individual ones (5-6 ounces each), so that it’s manageable to flip. You can learn more about selecting salmon in my baked salmon post.
- Oil – Since the grill is very hot, it’s important the oil that you use can stand up to the heat. I usually use olive oil , but avocado oil also works well.
- Lemon Juice – The acid helps to tenderize the salmon, plus the tang of citrus pairs very well with fish. I love using fresh lemon juice when I have time, but bottled works for convenience.
- Maple Syrup – I use Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Maple Syrup , which is naturally sweetened and tastes just like real maple syrup. But you can use regular too if that works for you, or substitute honey.
- Fresh Herbs – I like summery dill and parsley for my grilled salmon, though you could use other herbs. Dark green leaves will have the most flavor. You can use dried herbs in a pinch (1/3 the amount of fresh), but fresh tastes a lot better here.
- Garlic – Use fresh minced garlic, or 1/2 teaspoon of jarred garlic for a time-saving shortcut.
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper
VARIATION: Skip the marinade and use simple seasoning.
If you don’t have time to marinate, my go-to g rilled salmon seasoning is a quick brushing of olive oil and lemon juice, followed by a sprinkle of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Easy, peasy!
How To Grill Salmon
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .
- Make the marinade. Find the directions and amounts for my salmon marinade here .
- Marinate the salmon. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Place the fish and marinade into a large zip lock bag or a bowl. Seal or cover, and marinate.
- Grill skin side down. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat with the lid closed. Cook salmon on grill, skin side down (flesh side up), with the lid closed. Grill until the salmon turns light pink on the bottom half and no longer sticks.
- Flip and grill the other side. Use large tongs (I have and love this grilling set ) or a fish spatula to carefully flip the salmon. Grill until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness. (See my tips on this below!)
- Let it rest. This is less critical than when you are cooking, say, a sirloin steak recipe , but I still like to rest my fish, because it helps lock in moisture. I like to garnish my grilled salmon with an extra squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of parsley.
How Long To Grill Salmon?
Salmon grill time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your fillets, but my rule of thumb is 6-8 minutes skin side down , followed by 2-5 minutes skin side up .
A common recommendation for fish is that it’s done when it flakes easily with a fork, but I don’t love this method because it’s easy to overcook it this way. For moist and flaky grilled salmon, use an instant read thermometer and aim for an internal temperature of 135-140 degrees F. I check every couple minutes after flipping. Use my handy temp chart to grill salmon the way you like it:
Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving. The internal temperature will rise 3-5 more degrees while resting.
My Recipe Tips
- Marinate for only 30 minutes. Longer than that, and the fillets can start to get mushy, so I stick to the sweet spot of half an hour.
- Coat the salmon with oil, not the grill. It may be intuitive to coat your grill grates with oil, but it’s actually not necessary and much more effective to have your fish covered in oil instead. My easy marinade in this grilled salmon recipe has plenty of oil and is perfect for this purpose, but if you’re not marinating, be sure to coat your fish generously in oil before grilling.
- Preheat the grill well. That way, the salmon sears right away, and helps prevent sticking. Plus, I love those grill marks!
- Don’t move the fish around while grilling. It messes with the sear, and can lead to sticking and uneven cooking, since the heat keeps changing.
- Grill skin side down first, and for most of the time. The skin protects the more delicate flesh from the high heat, crisps up better with direct heat, and is much easier to flip without sticking. I wait for it to be 70-80% done before flipping.
- Keep the grill lid on, except to flip. This creates an even source of heat (think oven effect), so that your salmon can cook evenly.
- Because fish can be fragile, I use a fish spatula like this to flip. It’s thin enough that it can slide underneath without tearing the fish, and large enough to hold your entire grilled salmon fillet on it. If the fish doesn’t want to slide on, I use my tongs to push it on gently.
- Don’t want to deal with flipping? Make my salmon foil packets instead. You can grill or bake them. You can also try my salmon burger recipe , which is easier to flip.
Storage & Meal Prep
- Store: Keep leftover grilled salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- Meal Prep: I don’t recommend marinating fish in advance, but I do often whisk together the marinade a couple days before and keep it in the fridge. You can also grill salmon ahead and portion it into lunch containers (I often cook up some frozen cauliflower rice and grilled broccoli , or meal prep my salmon bowls ).
- Reheat: Pop your salmon on the grill again over indirect heat, or use your oven or stovetop for a short time. It tastes great chilled or at room temperature too, so I like to repurpose leftovers for a salmon salad or swap the tuna in my Hawaiian poke bowl .
- Freeze: Keep the salmon in a zip lock bag or airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Serving Ideas
My grilled salmon recipe pairs perfectly with all your favorite summer sides! Here are some ideas:
- Vegetables – While I already have my grill going, I tend to make grilled asparagus (pictured in the photos above), grilled zucchini , or grilled broccoli .
- Salads – Try one of my fresh summer salad recipes, like Caprese salad , Greek salad , or creamy cucumber salad . And if you love salmon and asparagus together like I do, don’t miss my fresh asparagus salad .
- Starches – My sweet potato salad or cauliflower potato salad are very cookout friendly! Or sometimes I just pop my kids’ fave potatoes in the air fryer — they can cook hands-off while I’m outside grilling.
- Toppings – This grilled salmon is amazing as-is, but if you want to get fancy, add a scoop of my pineapple salsa on top, or a drizzle of lemon butter sauce , hollandaise sauce , or pesto sauce .
Recipe Video
Ingredients
Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.
- 1/3 cup Olive oil ▢
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice ▢
- 2 tbsp Maple syrup (I use my natural sugar-free maple syrup ) ▢
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped) ▢
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped) ▢
- 1 clove Garlic (minced) ▢
- 3/4 tsp Sea salt ▢
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper ▢
- 4 6-oz Salmon fillets (skin on, about 1 inch thick) ▢
Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
- Make the salmon marinade here , using the ingredients above.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry on both sides with paper towels. Place them into a bag or bowl with marinade and turn to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes .
- Toward the end of marinating time, preheat the grill to medium-high heat with the lid closed.
- Remove the fish from the marinade. Place the salmon on the grill, skin side down. Close the lid and grill for 6-8 minutes , until the salmon color turns lighter pink on the bottom half and doesn’t stick when you try to flip it.
- Use large tongs or a fish spatula to carefully flip the salmon. Grill for 2-5 more minutes , until internal temperature reaches your desired doneness: 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) for medium rare, 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium, or 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium well. (Internal temperature will rise a few more degrees while resting in the next step.) Use a meat thermometer for the best grilled salmon done perfectly. If you don’t have one, another doneness indicator is the fish will flake with a fork, but sometimes it’s overcooked by the time it gets to this point, and you’d give up the resting step by flaking it to test for doneness.
- Remove the fish from the grill and rest for 5 minutes before serving. If you want to, you can remove off the skin (it should peel off effortlessly).
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 6-oz salmon fillet
Only 1/4 of the marinade is included in the nutrition calculation, as a lot is discarded after marinating the salmon.
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .
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Grilled Salmon
More Grilled Fish Recipes
Now that you know how to grill salmon, try one of my other ways to grill fish next time:
Gratitude Moment
Here’s me preparing to make my grilled salmon recipe in my kitchen. Sometimes I still pinch myself that I have this bottle of zero sugar maple syrup that I developed myself, with my face on the label on the back. Let me just say, it has made so many of my marinades 1000 times better!
Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List
- Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
- The Basic Keto Meal Formula
- Understanding Macros
- Keto Food Swaps
- Keto Food List
- Electrolyte Basics
- Keto Diet Types
- Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
- Recipe Reviews
Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.
You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).
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- Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
- Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
- Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
- Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
- Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
- Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
- Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
- Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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The Basic Keto Meal Formula
Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.
Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.
Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.
| Pick A Protein | Pick A Veggie | Add Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Chicken Pork Eggs Lamb Turkey Fish Shellfish Protein powder Venison | Cauliflower Broccoli Zucchini Leafy Greens Cucumbers Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Asparagus Radishes Bell Peppers Jicama Celery | Butter Avocado Oil Cheese Bacon Avocado Lard Ghee Mayo Nuts MCT Oil |
Understanding Macros
Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.
You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.
Carbs Are A Limit.
Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.
A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.
“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.
A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.
Protein Is A Goal.
Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].
“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.
Fat Is A Lever.
Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.
A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).
Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.
Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.
“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.
Keto Food Swaps
One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.
So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .
Keto Swaps For Breakfast
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Pancakes | Almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes |
| Oatmeal | Keto oatmeal with hemp seeds |
| Cinnamon rolls | Fathead cinnamon rolls |
| Cereal | Keto nut granola |
| Muffins | Almond flour muffins or coconut flour muffins |
| Donuts | Almond flour donuts |
| Scones | Almond flour scones |
| High-sugar smoothies | Smoothie with berries or avocado |
| Hash browns | Cauliflower hash browns |
| Breakfast casserole | Breakfast casserole with no potatoes |
| Egg whites | Whole eggs |
| Turkey bacon | Bacon |
| Waffles | Chaffles |
Keto Swaps For Bread
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Bagels | Fathead bagels |
| English muffin | Almond flour English muffin |
| White bread | Keto white bread |
| Multigrain bread | Coconut flour bread with seeds |
| Tortillas for wraps | Coconut flour tortillas |
| Corn taco shells | Cheddar cheese taco shells |
| Burger buns | Oopsie rolls , portobello mushroom caps |
| Breadsticks | Cauliflower breadsticks |
| Biscuits | Almond flour biscuits |
| Cornbread | Almond flour cornbread |
| Croutons | Parmesan crisps |
| Rice | Cauliflower rice , konjac rice |
Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Breaded wings | Crispy air fryer wings (unbreaded) |
| Low-fat meat & poultry | High-fat cuts, or cook low-fat cuts with fat |
| Mashed potatoes | Mashed cauliflower |
| Roasted potatoes | Roasted or fried radishes |
| Tacos | Taco salad |
| Pizza | Fathead crust , chicken crust , or cauliflower crust pizza |
| Lasagna | Eggplant lasagna |
| Potato salad | Cauliflower “potato” salad |
| French fries | Jicama , rutabaga , or zucchini fries |
| Tater tots | Cauliflower tots |
| Wraps | Lettuce wraps , almond flour tortillas |
| Sushi | Naruto-style or homemade rice-free sushi |
| Breaded chicken or fish | Breaded cuts with almond flour or pork rinds |
| Spaghetti | Zoodles , spaghetti squash , shirataki noodles, kelp noodles |
Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Nachos | Cheese crisps |
| High-sugar fruit | Berries & other keto fruits |
| Crackers | Almond flour crackers |
| Hummus | Cauliflower hummus |
| Soft pretzels | Fathead pretzels |
| Popcorn | Puffed cheese |
| Granola bars | Grain-free granola bars |
| Jam | Sugar-free berry chia jam |
| Sweet fruity yogurt | Full-fat plain Greek yogurt with berries |
| Sweet salad dressing | Ranch , blue cheese , or plain vinaigrette |
| Ketchup | Mustard and/or sugar-free ketchup |
| BBQ sauce | Sugar-free BBQ sauce |
| Sweetened peanut butter | Natural, sugar-free nut butters |
| Light mayo | Avocado oil mayo |
| Maple syrup | Sugar-free, maple flavored syrup |
| Potato chips | Zucchini chips , pepperoni chips , pork rinds |
Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Sugar | Monk fruit or allulose |
| Powdered sugar | Powdered monk fruit or allulose |
| White flour | Almond or Coconut flour (use in tested recipes) |
| Making baked goods soft/chewy | Xanthan gum, flax seed meal, psyllium husk powder |
| Breadcrumbs | Pork rinds or almond flour |
| Margarine | Butter, coconut oil, or ghee |
| Vegetable oil | Olive or avocado oil |
| Bananas | Banana extract |
| Chocolate chips | Sugar-free chocolate chips |
| Cornstarch or flour roux | Xanthan gum or gelatin powder (used at the end) |
| Simple syrup | Dissolve monk fruit allulose blend in water over heat |
Keto Swaps For Drinks
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Lemonade | Water with lemon |
| Soda | Flavored sparkling water |
| Milk | Almond milk, coconut milk, heavy cream |
| Latte | Butter coffee |
| Coffee creamer | Heavy cream |
| Sweet wine | Dry wine |
| Beer | Ultra light beer |
| Mixed drinks | Hard liquor with soda + lemon |
If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .
Keto Food List
When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.
The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!
Foods To Eat On Keto
- Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
- Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
- Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
- Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
- Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
- Avocados
- Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
- Almond flour and coconut flour
- Eggs
- Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.
Foods To Avoid On Keto
- White flour & sugar
- Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
- Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
- Cereal
- Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
- Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
- Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
- Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
- Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
- Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.
That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:
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Electrolyte Basics
Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.
For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .
The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.
Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:
| Sodium | Magnesium | Potassium |
|---|---|---|
| Bone broth Boullion cubes Bacon Salted nuts Pickles | Seaweed Seeds Nuts Avocado Leafy greens | Potassium chloride Avocado Bone broth Spinach Broccoli Mushrooms Beef Pork |
Keto Diet Types
People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.
Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.
Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!
- Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
- Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
- Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
- Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.
For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!
Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
Get all this information and MORE in convenient printer-friendly format – 13 cheat sheet pages you can take with you anywhere or keep in your kitchen, plus 4 recipe cookbooks! Includes:
- Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
- Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
- Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
- Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
- Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
- Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
- Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
- Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
- FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.
Get The Printable Keto Cheat Sheet System (75 pages, Only $37!)
Grilled Salmon (Perfect Every Time)
Learn how to grill salmon perfectly with my easy grilled salmon recipe! It turns out moist and flaky, with simple ingredients and quick prep.
Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/grilled-salmon/
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Maple syrup (I use my natural sugar-free maple syrup )
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 3/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 4 6-oz Salmon fillets (skin on, about 1 inch thick)
Instructions
- Make the salmon marinade here , using the ingredients above.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry on both sides with paper towels. Place them into a bag or bowl with marinade and turn to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes .
- Toward the end of marinating time, preheat the grill to medium-high heat with the lid closed.
- Remove the fish from the marinade. Place the salmon on the grill, skin side down. Close the lid and grill for 6-8 minutes , until the salmon color turns lighter pink on the bottom half and doesn’t stick when you try to flip it.
- Use large tongs or a fish spatula to carefully flip the salmon. Grill for 2-5 more minutes , until internal temperature reaches your desired doneness: 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) for medium rare, 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium, or 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium well. (Internal temperature will rise a few more degrees while resting in the next step.) Use a meat thermometer for the best grilled salmon done perfectly. If you don’t have one, another doneness indicator is the fish will flake with a fork, but sometimes it’s overcooked by the time it gets to this point, and you’d give up the resting step by flaking it to test for doneness.
- Remove the fish from the grill and rest for 5 minutes before serving. If you want to, you can remove off the skin (it should peel off effortlessly).
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 6-oz salmon fillet
Only 1/4 of the marinade is included in the nutrition calculation, as a lot is discarded after marinating the salmon.
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .
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