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Get ready to upgrade your summer BBQ because this grilled salmon is simply the best! It’s cooked to smoky, tender to perfection, and drizzled with a homemade BBQ sauce that will leave your mouth watering.
I love salmon. There are so many ways to prepare it, but one of my favorites is to bake it on the grill! With grilling season in full swing, now’s the time to try some new recipes! Some ideas: Grilled Honey Lime Salmon, Citrus Salmon with Pineapple Salsa, or this Grilled Salmon with Guacamole!
Salmon with BBQ Sauce
Here’s an easy salmon recipe that will keep you coming back all summer. This grilled salmon is seared to a crisp and tender and slathered in a simple homemade BBQ sauce. Believe me, this combo will give you a real treat. it is so good!
This salmon cooks in just 10 (yes, 10!) minutes, so it’s perfect if you want a quick dinner or are short on time! Throw it on the grill with some zucchini and you have the perfect summer dinner. For more great grilling recipes, check out this roundup here!
2 ingredients
If you already have some salmon fillets and BBQ sauce on hand, you can start cooking right away! But here’s what I use to make this amazing dish:
- Salmon fillets: I used all 6 oz salmon fillets so they would cook at the same rate. You may need to adjust the cooking time by a minute or two if you’re using a different size fillet.
- BBQ Sauce: It’s great if you have some leftover BBQ sauce on hand! Use it on this delicious salmon! If not, feel free to pick up a bottle of your favorite sauce or make your own concoction from scratch. Homemade BBQ sauce is really a game changer and I love it because you can customize the flavors to your liking. Check out my full recipe here.
Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes! Frozen salmon is perfectly safe to put on the grill and does not need to be thawed. Especially fresh salmon is expensive, frozen salmon is a good choice. Keep in mind that you may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time.
How to Make the Best BBQ Salmon
Whether you’re new to grilling or a seasoned cookout, this is the perfect recipe for you! You’ll have delicious, tender salmon with minimal time and effort.
- To prepare for grilling: Prepare the grill by heating the grill to 450-500 degrees Fahrenheit. You’ll be grilling the salmon directly on the grill, so be sure to scrub the grill grates down.
- To spread BBQ sauce: brush Add 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce to each salmon fillet.
- Grilled: Once your grill is up to temperature, place each fillet, skin side down, on the grate. Close the grill and cook for 2-4 minutes.
- flip: Flip salmon fillet side down for 1 minute to get grill marks on fillets.
- rest: Remove grilled salmon from grill and place on a platter. Let them rest for at least 2 minutes to finish cooking.
- Add extra sauce and serve: Brush each fillet with additional BBQ sauce before serving. Serve with roasted vegetables.
Tips for Cooking Salmon
These are some of my favorite tips for ensuring your grilled salmon is perfect. If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to cook this delicious fish all summer long!
- Skin side down: Be sure to cook the salmon first, skin side down. The skin acts as a natural barrier allowing the salmon to cook without burning.
- Only one-minute characters: When you flip salmon, it’s already cooked. You only want to cook the meat side down for a minute for a little extra smoky flavor. Don’t let those fillets burn!
- Do not overcook: Grilled salmon will continue to cook for a minute or two after you take it off the grill, so don’t overcook it! This rest time also allows for the absorption of all the delicious juices, resulting in a more tender salmon.
delicious side dishes
Once your grill is fired up, put it to good use and add some fresh veggies! I love roasted vegetables. Not only does it add the smokiness we all love, it enhances their amazing natural flavors. All of these recipes are perfect with grilled salmon, you have to give them a try!
How long does grilled salmon last?
With proper storage, you can enjoy grilled salmon days after making it. Here’s how to keep it fresh:
- in the refrigerator: Store salmon fillets in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: I like to heat my grilled salmon in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes. This will help keep the outside crispy but the inside tender and crispy!
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Prepare the grill by heating the grill to 450-500 degrees Fahrenheit. You’ll be grilling the salmon directly on the grill, so be sure to scrub the grill grates down.
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Brush each salmon fillet with 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce.
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Once your grill is up to temperature, place each fillet, skin side down, on the grate. Close the grill and cook for 2-4 minutes.
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Flip salmon fillet side down for 1 minute to get grill marks on fillets.
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Remove the fillets from the grill and place them on a plate. Let them rest for at least 2 minutes to finish cooking.
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Brush each fillet with additional BBQ sauce before serving. Serve with roasted vegetables.
supply: 4
Serve1Filetcalories162kcal (8%)carbohydrate15G (5%)protein14G (28%)fat5G (8%)Saturated fat1G (5%)polyunsaturated fat2Gmonounsaturated fat2Gcholesterol39mg (13%)sodium399mg (17%)Potassium430mg (12%)fiber0.3G (1%)sugar12G (13%)Vitamin A108unit (2%)Vitamin C0.2mgcalcium20mg (2%)iron1mg (6%)
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brand you use, your measurements, and the serving sizes for each family.