Here are 5 delicious grilled salmon recipes to try:
1. Classic Lemon Garlic Grilled Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the salmon fillets in the mixture for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until flaky.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
2. Honey Soy Glazed Grilled Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds and green onions (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
- Marinate the salmon in the mixture for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Grill the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and brush with the remaining glaze. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
3. Spicy Cajun Grilled Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
- Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Season the salmon generously with the spice mix.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
4. Maple Dijon Grilled Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the salmon in the mixture for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Grill the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh dill and serve.
5. Mediterranean Herb Grilled Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture over the salmon fillets and let them marinate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve.
Enjoy thes