Classic Simple Grilled Salmon Recipe
A quick and easy grilled salmon recipe seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, served with lemon wedges.
Equipment
- Grill
- Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Salmon Fillets skin-on or off, cut into 4-ounce portions
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt Kosher or sea salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Lemon cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F / 200-230°C) and clean the grates to prevent sticking.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then drizzle with olive oil and season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the preheated, clean grill grates, skin-side down first if using skin-on fillets.
- Grill the first side for 4-6 minutes, or until the salmon easily releases from the grill.
- Carefully flip the salmon with a wide spatula and grill for another 3-5 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
- Transfer the grilled salmon to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for a few minutes before serving with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
For best results, do not overcrowd the grill and ensure the grill grates are thoroughly cleaned before cooking to prevent sticking.