Description
Sizzling BBQ grilled salmon brings Pacific Northwest coastal flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Succulent fish meets smoky char, creating a simple yet elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare outdoor grill at medium-high temperature around 375F/190C, ensuring grates are thoroughly cleaned and lightly oiled to prevent fish from sticking.
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking together tangy BBQ sauce, fresh lemon juice, and smooth olive oil in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Arrange salmon fillets in a shallow container, then generously coat each piece with the prepared marinade, allowing flavors to penetrate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Position salmon skin-side down on preheated grill grates, maintaining consistent heat and avoiding direct flame contact to prevent burning.
- Grill fish without flipping for approximately 6-8 minutes, monitoring internal temperature and checking for opaque, flaky texture indicating complete cooking.
- During final minute of grilling, delicately brush additional BBQ sauce across salmon surface to enhance caramelization and intensify flavor profile.
- Remove salmon from grill, letting it rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness and moisture retention.
- Transfer to serving platter and accompany with complementary side dishes that harmonize with the smoky, sweet grilled salmon.
Notes
- Select fatty salmon cuts like king or sockeye for maximum flavor and moisture retention during grilling.
- Pat salmon dry before marinating to help sauce adhere better and create delicious caramelized exterior.
- Avoid over-marinating fish to prevent breaking down protein structure and turning mushy.
- Use a fish spatula or well-oiled grates to prevent salmon from sticking and falling apart during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg