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How To Make The Best Grilled Salmon

Perfect salmon starts with a quick garlic-lemon marinade and a grill method that locks in crispy skin. This grilling guide delivers tender, flaky flesh in about 10 minutes with simple seasonings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating/Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 24 oz salmon fillets Skin-on, 6 oz each (4 fillets).
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Plus extra to oil grates well.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 0.5 salt To taste.
  • 0.5 pepper To taste.
  • 0.25 fresh dill
  • 0.25 lemon wedges

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Prep and marinate
  1. Pat the salmon dry, then brush it with the mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
  2. Season the salmon generously with salt and pepper, then let it sit for 15 minutes.
Grill
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high and oil the grates well.
  2. Place the salmon on the grill skin-side down and cook for 6-8 minutes without moving.
  3. Carefully flip the salmon and grill for 2-3 minutes more, until it reaches 145°F for medium doneness.
Serve
  1. Serve the grilled salmon immediately with fresh dill and lemon wedges.

Notes

For the crispiest skin, start with the grill fully preheated and keep the fillets undisturbed during the first 6-8 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. Dietary swap: use gluten-free seasoning blends if you add any extra spices beyond salt and pepper.