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Easy Grilled Salmon

Name: Easy Grilled Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (8-ounce) salmon fillets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter; 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice; Coarse salt to taste; Freshly cracked pepper to taste

Buttery, citrus-kissed salmon hits the grill in under 12 minutes, emerging with a caramelized exterior and buttery-tender flesh. A simple glaze of lemon juice and melted butter keeps the fish moist and flavor-forward without fussing. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want restaurant-quality results without the complexity.

Prep

5 minutes

Cook

7 minutes

Total

12 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Portion the salmon fillets to the size of your liking.
2
Pat the fish down well on all sides with a paper towel.
3
Drizzle on the olive oil and rub it in to coat on all sides.
4
Season the fish well with coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper on both sides.
5
Preheat the grill to high heat, about 450°F to 550°F.
6
Once hot, clean the grill using a grill brush.
7
Oil the grill using a kitchen towel saturated with oil, rubbed on using a pair of long tongs.
8
Place the salmon flesh side down and cook for 4 minutes. Do not touch it.
9
Gently flip the salmon over using a spatula, tongs, or both, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until it reaches about 125°F internally.
10
Remove the salmon from the grill, drizzle with melted butter and lemon juice, and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.