How to Make Grilled Salmon

In this post I want to show you how to grill salmon. Salmon is a very nice fish to grill as it is firm and it’s natural fat tastes beautifully with the smokiness. Salmon is also very good for you. It can be very pricy — especially if it is wild — but you can find good deals on it occasionally.

This piece of salmon was grilled on a soaked cedar plank. We decided to glaze it with a thin coat of Teriyaki sauce and the final result was just amazing — a nice layer of caramelized goodness on our flaky fish! I bought the fillet at Costco for $14 dollars. It is Atlantic farmed fish and, although I understand it is not the best ecological choice, I have to say the organic alternative is way over the top expensive.

Grilled Salmon on Cedar Plank

Ingredients:

• 1 piece of salmon fillet (about 1 lb)
• 2 tablespoons Teriyaki sauce (store-bought)
• 1 lemon
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 cedar plank (soaked for at least 1 hour)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Grill:
   • Preheat your grill on high until it’s hot. Then, reduce the heat to low. If using a charcoal grill, heat the coals and pile them to one side to cook with indirect heat. Cover the grill.
2. Prepare the Cedar Plank:
   • Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour before grilling to prevent it from burning.
3. Prepare the Salmon:
   • Rinse the salmon fillet and pat it dry.
   • Squeeze the lemon over the salmon, removing any pits. Season the fish generously with salt and pepper.
   • Brush a thin coat of Teriyaki sauce over the salmon.
4. Grill the Salmon:
   • Place the soaked cedar plank on the hot grill.
   • Position the salmon fillet on the cedar plank.
   • Close the grill lid and cook the salmon for about 20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Serve:
   • Remove the plank from the grill and carefully transfer the salmon to a serving plate.
   • Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Notes:

• Salmon is a great fish to grill due to its firm texture and natural fat, which pairs beautifully with the smokiness from the cedar plank.
• The Teriyaki glaze adds a delicious caramelized layer to the fish.
• Wild-caught salmon is ideal, but farmed salmon can be a more affordable option.

Enjoy this flavorful and healthy grilled salmon!