Salmon is a very tasty fish favored by many people. There are so many ways to cook it. Featured here is one way to prepare salmon, by grilling it. Here are ways to prepare grilled salmon, each with a different flair guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds!

World-Class Grilled Salmon Recipe

This is undeniably the best recipe of grilled salmon around. The grilled salmon has both the spicy and hot taste, but is certainly not overwhelming. This recipe will be enjoyed even by those who don’t like seafood. You just need to adjust the red pepper’s quantity according to the person’s preference. The amount listed in this recipe of grilled salmon is just moderate.

Salmon must not be overcooked. When you see that your grilled salmon easily flakes when you use a fork on it, then it’s ready.

Ingredients

• 8 pieces of salmon filets
• Minced garlic – 3 cloves
• Salt – 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Chopped green onions – 2 pieces
• Ground ginger – 1 1/2 teaspoons
• Flakes of crushed red pepper – 1 teaspoon (according to desired taste)
• Brown sugar – 3 teaspoons
• Balsamic vinegar – 4 tablespoons
• Honey – 3 tablespoons
• Sesame oil – 1 teaspoon
• Extra-virgin olive oil – 1/3 cup
• Soy sauce – 5 tablespoons

Preparation

1. Get an ample-sized plastic bag that is resealable and put the salmon filets inside. Mix the rest of your ingredients in a different medium-sized bowl. Whisk them all together and pour the mixture your plastic bag of salmon. Make sure to seal the bag tightly removing the air inside. Leave the salmon filets inside the refrigerator for 8 hours to marinate or you can leave them there overnight.
2. Use an aluminum foil to tightly wrap the salmon filets. Using a cooking spray which is non-stick, the aluminum foils inside must be sprayed first before you add the salmon. Proceed in oiling the grill grates lightly. When the grill is medium hot, salmon can then be grilled for a 15-minute period per inch of its thickness or until you see that your salmon flakes when you use a fork. When grilling is halfway, remember to turn your salmon over.
3. Now, your grilled salmon recipe is done. No doubt that you will surely agree that this is the best recipe of grilled salmon after you taste it!

Grilled Salmon with Herbs Recipe

This method can be used not only on salmon but on also any type of thick fish filet available. The wine, lime and herbs give your salmon a very pleasant taste. Cleaning up afterwards is easy with the help of a foil try while keeping your grill clean at the same time.

Ingredients

• Hungarian sweet paprika – 1/4 teaspoon
• Dried oregano – 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
• Dried basil – 1/2 teaspoon
• Dried dill weed – 1/2 teaspoon
• Kosher salt – 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Onion powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Mayonnaise – 1 teaspoon (butter can also be used as substitute)
• White wine – 2 tablespoons
• Lime – 1/2 piece
• 1-inch thick boneless salmon filet – 1 1/2 pounds

Preparation

1. Pre-heat your grill to its high heat. Create a tray from a heavy-duty foil double-length size. It should be large enough for your salmon filet to fit. To do this, simply fold in half a long pie and fold up all four sides with its dull side facing up. (Tip: The shiny side of your foil reflects. To avoid burning your food, it is advisable that you let the shiny side face down. Use a cooking spray to liberally spray your foil’s entire side. Pot your foil tray on a metal tray or platter to move to your grill.
2. With its skin facing down, put the salmon filet in your foil tray. Squeeze some lime juice over your salmon then sprinkle with some white wine. Get the mayonnaise and spread an amount on top of your salmon.
3. Get a small bowl and blend together your onion powder, kosher salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, basil, dill weed and oregano. Sprinkle your mixture evenly on your salmon’s top. Use the sweet paprika to top it.
4. You can now place your baking pan with a foil tray on your hot grill. Move your foil tray to your hot grill. Cook your fish in a hot covered grill for about 10 minutes per fish filet’s inch of thickness. Overcooked fish tend to become unpalatable and dry, so remember not to overcook your salmon. It is not necessary to turn your fish. Salmon becomes light pink in color throughout when it’s done. For whitefish, it’s done when it turn opaque. This method of cooking is best for filets which are thick and large. To remove your salmon from its skin, use a spatula. Serve on a platter garnished with slices of lime.

Grilled Salmon Recipe with an Asian Twist

Ingredients

• 3 pounds of fresh salmon, boned but not skinned – 1 side
• Minced garlic – 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil – 6 tablespoons
• Soy sauce – 3 tablespoons
• Dijon mustard – 2 tablespoons

Preparation

1. Light the briquettes of charcoal in your grill. To keep your salmon from sticking in your grill, brush grilling racks using oil. While you wait for your grill to heat, grab a cutting board you can lay your salmon on with its skin facing down. Cut them crosswise to 4 pieces, equally cut. Get a small bowl where you can mix together the olive oil, soy sauce, mustard and garlic. Sprinkle half of the marinade you made to your salmon. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
2. You can now put your salmon on your now hot grill placing. Remember to put it with its skin side down. You can discard your fish marinade where you sit your salmon in. Depending on how thick your fish is grilling time can be approximately 4-5 minutes. Turn the fish over for another 4-5-minute grill using a wide spatula. You need not worry if you see the center of the salmon being a bit raw because it will keep itself cooking while it sits.
3. When it’s done, get a plate where you can serve the fish. Place it with its skin still side down. Pour the remaining marinade on the top of your grilled salmon. Let it rest for about 10 minutes. Proceed in removing the skin. You can serve your grilled salmon warm, chilled or at a room temperature.