Grilled Salmon Recipe

Name: Grilled Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs salmon fillets; charcoal hardwood chips, soaked in water; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar or 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons celery seeds; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground fennel

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs salmon fillets
charcoal hardwood chips, soaked in water
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar or 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground fennel

1
Start your coals on your grill.
2
Combine all the rub ingredients and sprinkle several tablespoons on the flesh side of the fish, working it in with the back of a spoon.
3
When your coals are ashed over add a handful of soaked hardwood chips.
4
Place the fillet on a lightly oiled cooking rack skin-side down and close the grill.
5
Do not turn the fish.
6
Cooking time will vary, anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour.
7
The fish is done when the flesh separates into moist sections with a fork.
8
Do not over cook.
9
(rub makes 2/3 cup, only need to use 4 Tablespoons).

161

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs salmon fillets, charcoal hardwood chips, soaked in water, 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Salmon

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