Grilled Salmon Recipe: A Healthy, Easy & Delicious Seafood Barbecue
Simple, no-fuss, and utterly scrumptious—this Grilled Salmon Recipe brings heart-healthy seafood to your backyard barbecue with bright lemon notes, honey-Dijon tang, and perfect char lines.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) skin on, sushi-grade if possible
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard or whole grain Dijon for texture
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about one medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated for extra zing
- 1 garlic clove minced about 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika adds subtle barbecue aroma
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- cedar plank (soaked 1 hour) or applewood chips for smoke
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, honey Dijon, lemon juice, soy sauce, lemon zest, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and pour half the glaze over the tops. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high (around 400°F) and clean the grates.
- Grill salmon starting skin-side up, then flip and baste with remaining glaze. Cook until flesh flakes easily.
- Let salmon rest, then sprinkle with fresh herbs and an extra squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
Choose firm, bright-pink fillets with no milky residue. Let fish rest at room temperature before grilling. Optional: Swap ingredients for customization.
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