Description
How to Grill Salmon perfectly every time without it sticking to the grill! An easy step-by-step guide to grilling salmon, no marinade necessary. Get a super healthy delicious dinner on the table in 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. salmon fillet, skin on (cut into 4 equal portions)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- salt and pepper
- optional: lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high heat, approximately 400°F-450°F.
- Remove portioned salmon fillets from refrigerator and pat dry with paper towel.
- Lightly brush both sides of salmon with avocado oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets directly on clean grill grates skin side down. Close grill and let cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Gently flip salmon to grill flesh side down, grill for 1 to 2 minutes. (if salmon does not flip easily wait 1-2 minutes before flipping)
- Remove from grill when internal temperature reaches 130°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Top with suggested toppings above or simple garnish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 573 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
