How Long Do You Grill Salmon Fillet?
Grilled Salmon Fillet is not only great to grill, but is also very good for your health. For a fish, Salmon has a high fat content which makes it ideal for the grill. Most fish will dry quickly or fall apart on the grill.
Directions:
- If you buy your salmon look for a fillet that is still a deep rich reddish color. Fresh salmon should be almost odorless and not be slimy to the touch.
- Some people prefer to remove the skin and the dark fat from the fillet.
- Pr-heat the grill to med-high and clean with a good brush. You can add a little oil to the grill grates to help keep the salmon from sticking.
- Lay the salmon on the grill making sure that no flames are touching the salmon.
- Do NOT move the salmon until you are ready to turn it. Salmon is delicate and will crumble if moved too often on the grill. The salmon will be ready to turn when the edges have changed from pink to opaque. The very top of the salmon will still be pink / raw. Carefully work the edges of the salmon until you are sure you can pick it up without the salmon splitting in half. The first side should grill in about 3-5 minutes, maybe less depending on how hot is the grill.
- Salmon is hard to judge how well the inside is done without cutting it or using a thermometer. If you choose to cut it the inside should not be translucent, but instead be opaque or slightly off-white/grayish.
- Remove from the grill and serve as soon as possible.
Safe Internal Temperature: 125 degrees
Tips:
- Salmon does very well with a marinade. Remember to only soak it in the marinade for about 30 minutes. Any longer can damage the meat.
- Salmon will become very dry if cooked too long. Remember that when the salmon is removed from the grill it will continue to cook.