Get ready to make the easiest and most delicious BBQ salmon! It’s smoky, tender, and topped with BBQ sauce for a perfect summer meal. Serve it with grilled veggies for a healthy, flavorful dinner in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients Needed:
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets
- 1/2 cup homemade BBQ sauce or store-bought
How To Make Bbq Salmon Recipe?
- Heat the Grill: Preheat your grill to 450-500°F and clean the grates thoroughly.
- Add BBQ Sauce: Brush 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce on each salmon filet.
- Grill Skin-Side Down: Place the filets on the grill skin-side down. Close the lid and cook for 2-4 minutes.
- Flip for Grill Marks: Turn the salmon over so the flesh side is down. Grill for 1 minute to add grill marks.
- Rest and Serve: Take the salmon off the grill, let it rest for 2 minutes, and brush on more BBQ sauce before serving.
Recipe Tips:
- Preheat the Grill Properly: Make sure your grill is fully heated to 450-500°F before placing the salmon on it. This helps the salmon cook evenly and prevents sticking.
- Use Clean Grill Grates: Scrub the grates clean before grilling. Dirty grates can cause the salmon to stick and make it hard to flip.
- Don’t Skip the BBQ Sauce: Brushing BBQ sauce on before grilling keeps the salmon moist and adds a smoky, sweet flavor. Add extra sauce after cooking for the best taste.
- Cook Skin-Side Down First: Always start grilling the salmon skin-side down. This protects the flesh from burning and helps the salmon stay juicy.
- Let the Salmon Rest: After removing it from the grill, let the salmon rest for 2 minutes. This allows the juices to be redistributed, keeping the salmon tender and flavorful.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the leftover BBQ salmon cool to room temperature first. Then, place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Allow the salmon to cool completely before wrapping it tightly in foil or plastic wrap and placing it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until warmed.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 162 kcal
- Total Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 39 mg
- Sodium: 399 mg
- Potassium: 430 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Sugars: 12 g
- Protein: 14 g
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