Servings: 4-6 1x
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 to 1½ lbs skin-on salmon fillets (4 to 6 fillets)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to high heat (400-450℉) and scrub the grates with a metal brush. Close the lid while the grill preheats.
- Place the salmon fillets, skin side down, on a plate. Sprinkle the salt and pepper generously over the flesh side of each fillet, then flip them over.
- Brush the oil over the skin side of each fillet.
- When the grill is hot, place the fillets, skin side down on the grill. Do not move or flip the salmon once it’s placed on the grill. Close the grill.
- Start to test the salmon for doneness around 10 minutes by inserting a food thermometer into the thickest part of the salmon fillet. It will be done to medium at 125-130℉, or well done at 135-140℉). Other ways to check for doneness are to feel the thickest part of the salmon with your fingertips, checking that it is firm and not squishy soft. Or, use the sharp tip of a thin knife to insert into the thickest part of the salmon fillet. If you see raw pink, it’s not done yet. But if you see lighter pink or peach color, it is done. Continue to grill, up to 20 minutes total, until salmon reaches desired doneness. The doneness of salmon is a matter of preference, similar to a steak, so take it off before 20 minutes if you prefer less firm salmon.
- When the salmon is done, it will lift off the grill easily with a pair of tongs or thin fish spatula. Place the grilled salmon fillets on a clean platter and serve. The crispy skin is edible, but again, it’s a matter of preference whether or not to eat it. The salmon flesh will release easily from the skin.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat salmon or serve the grilled salmon chilled over salads or rice bowls.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: about 5 oz grilled salmon
- Calories: 216
- Fat: 8 g
- (Sat Fat: 1 g)
- Sodium: 312 mg
- Carbohydrate: 0 g
- (Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g)
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg