Grilled Sockeye Salmon Recipe
This Grilled Sockeye salmon recipe is the ultimate summertime dinner that is ready in less than 15 minutes. Buttery rich and super flavorful, wild caught Alaskan salmon is perfect for grilling.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 whole wild Sockeye salmon fillet* about 1 ¼ to 1 ½ pounds
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus additional to grill grates
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon sliced or quartered
- Fresh dill for garnish - optional
Instructions
- Preheat the (gas) grill to 350 degrees F.
- Pat the fillet dry with paper towels on both sides. Set it aside.
- Whisk olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
- Brush the salmon fillet generously with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
- Scrape the grill grates to remove any possible food residue. Dip a wad of paper towel into a bowl with oil and then generously coat the grates.
- Carefully place salmon, skin side down, and cook uncovered for 3 minutes or until it releases easily when you slide a spatula between the salmon fillet and grill grate.
- Using two spatulas, carefully flip the salmon fillet and cook the other side for 3 minutes. The perfectly grilled salmon should register 125 degrees F when inserted with an instant read thermometer.
- Transfer it onto a plate and loosely cover it with aluminum foil for a few minutes.
- If preferred, drizzle it with lemon juice and garnish with fresh dill and plenty of sliced lemon before serving.
Notes
- Yields: This recipe makes one whole salmon fillet, which is ideal for 4 servings. The nutrition informatio below is for one serving.
- Salmon: We used fresh wild Sockeye salmon but you can use frozen salmon in this recipe. Just make sure that it is fully thawed before grilling. You can use this recipe to cook Coho or King Salmon, but keep in mind that they tend to be thicker so the grilling time might slightly be longer.
- Grilling Salmon Fillets: You can use this exact recipe to grill cut Sockeye salmon. The timing would mostly be the same. However, if your fillets are all center cut, you may have to grill slightly longer.
- Marinade or glaze: Since Sockeye Salmon is already very flavorful, we did not think that it is necessary to marinade it. However, if you want, you can reserve some of the olive oil mixture to brush the salmon after it is grilled.
- Don’t have a grill? Baking Sockeye in the oven is just as easy and delicious!
- Storage: To store leftovers, bring your grilled fish to room temperature. Place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 275-degree oven for 3-4 minutes or until it is warmed to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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