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Grilled Salmon

This easy grilled salmon recipe needs just 2 ingredients and cooks in minutes. Pair with your favorite grilled vegetables for a simple, healthy meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Freezer friendly: No
Shelf life: 3 Days
Servings: 2
Author: Samira

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 fillets salmon (skin-on, about 5–6 oz each)
  • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry and brush both sides with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high. Clean and oil the grates well.
  • Place salmon skin-side down and grill undisturbed for 5–6 minutes.
  • Gently flip and grill the other side for 2–4 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and turns opaque.
  • For medium salmon, aim for 125–130ºF internally; for well-done, go up to 145ºF.
  • Serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite grilled veggies.

Notes

  • Brush oil on both the salmon and grill grates to prevent sticking.
  • Start skin-side down to help the fish stay together and crisp up.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg