Description
This foolproof BBQ salmon recipe grills skin-side down for perfect results every time. Enjoy tender, flaky salmon with a delicious BBQ glaze at your next cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounce salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F) and oil the grates well.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 2 minutes undisturbed to set the skin and prevent sticking.
- Brush the tops of the salmon fillets generously with BBQ sauce.
- Close the grill lid and reduce heat to 375°F if needed.
- Continue cooking with the lid closed for 8 more minutes, or until salmon flakes easily and reaches your desired internal temperature (125-135°F).
- Remove from grill. Garnish with chopped chives.
Notes
- Cooking skin-side down prevents sticking and allows the skin to crisp.
- Use your favorite store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce.
- Internal temperatures: 125°F for medium-rare, 130°F for medium, 135°F for medium-well.
- For skinless fillets, oil grates extra well and reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Add cayenne or hot sauce to your BBQ sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Easy Recipes
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet