Grilled Salmon Fillets
Perfectly grilled salmon fillets with a crispy, seasoned exterior and a tender, flaky interior. Ready in under 20 minutes, this simple dish is a weeknight winner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 34g

Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp paprika. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over both sides of the fillets.
- 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- 4
Place the fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving, until the skin is crisp and releases easily.
- 5
Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.
- 6
Remove from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Pastry brush
- Small bowl
- Paper towels
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