Grilled Salmon

If you want salmon that punches some serious flavor then this is the best grilled salmon recipe to fill that craving. With two ways to cook this recipe depending on your preference, this salmon recipe will stop you from ever wondering how best to cook your salmon again. Video for tips on grilled salmon,  how to grill salmon and best grilled salmon marinade!

Today’s delicious salmon recipe is in partnership with Chosen Foods. Makers of Avocado Oil based products that will blow your mind! All opinions are my own. 

What I love the most about today’s healthy delicious meal is serving it for a nutritious dinner, and making lunch bowls using leftovers the next day! I’ve also made a video to make this grilled salmon super easy for you to make at home!  

Why Grilled Salmon?

• Flavor! The char of the grill adds an amazing taste to the salmon!
• No difficult marinades or fuss needed! I use Chosen Foods Garden Goddess dressing as a marinade and grill the salmon right away. SO GOOD!
• You can grill rain or shine–more on that below using either stovetop grill or BBQ grill.
• When done perfectly, the salmon is succulent and full of flavor!
• It cooks very fast!
• Salmon is a great source of omega 3 and protein. 
• I love serving a full plate of grilled salmon, chickpea salad and grilled veggies. It’s so much easier because I use the same Chosen Foods Garden Goddess dressing to flavor up all my meals.
• Leftovers are just as delicious with the grilled veggies and a cooked grain like quinoa.

Why Chosen Foods?

The first time I ever spotted Chosen Foods, I was intrigued by their avocado oil centric approach to my kitchen staple products. I tried a few products and fell in love with them! Here’s why I use them:

• Delicious kitchen staples made using versatile avocado oil.
• Clean ingredients, entirely vegan or vegetarian.
• Versatile 
• Available in most grocery and health food stores
• Avocado oil has been found to be the best choice for cooking thanks to its high smoke point and neutral flavor profile! 
• Using the avocado oil spray is optimal for  baking or grilling like I did today.
• The dressings are great on ANY salad, sandwich and even do double duty as marinades!
• Double using the salad dressing like I did here (as a marinade first and then as a finishing sauce once the salmon is grilled) adds so MUCH flavor to your meals!

So many flavors to choose from and each is uniquely delicious! Worth trying all of them!

Grilled Salmon Recipe

Grilling salmon is the perfect way to cook this fish. With such delicate flesh and flavor, you definitely want to cook salmon quickly so that it retains its moisture and doesn’t dry out. 

I’ve got two ways to grill salmon today for a moist, tender, and flavor packed dinner that your family will devour! Also don’t forget to read below on using leftovers for a salmon salad bowl 🙂

How to Grill Salmon

Firstly we’ll go over how to grill salmon on the stovetop. This is probably the easiest method for most people as it doesn’t require getting the grill out and this recipe can be done quickly and easily. However, barbequing the salmon will bring out more flavor than this stovetop method.

You can make this recipe with the skin on or off, it’s totally up to you and your preference. If you don’t like skin, sometimes it’s easier to remove the skin once it’s cooked as it peels off so much easier.

We are going to grill our salmon fillets with the marinade on them before grilling, so pour the Garden Goddess dressing over the salmon fillets. Use a generous amount and spread it evenly over the salmon so that all the flesh is coated. You can season with salt and black pepper for preference if you like.

Once you have prepared your fillets for grilling, place a skillet on the stovetop with your Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Cooking Spray. This will stop the salmon from sticking to the grill. You want to use medium to high heat to cook the fish.

Place the salmon skin side down on the skillet and grill for 3-5 minutes. Turn the salmon over and grill for another 3-5 minutes and your fish is done.

To test whether your salmon is properly cooked through, it should break apart easily with a fork. When ready, drizzle more Garden Goddess Dressing on top and serve.

How to Cook Salmon on the Grill

Now we will go over how to grill on the BBQ grill. This is by far my favorite way to grill salmon and is a great way to make any grilled fish. It gives the dish so much flavor, and while it may be a bit more effort than cooking it on the stovetop, the extra flavor it brings is totally worth it.

To make this grilled fish, prepare your salmon in the same way by adding the Garden Goddess Dressing to your salmon fillet, making sure it’s fully coated before cooking.

Using the Garden Goddess Dressing is important, as it’s key to making this the best-grilled salmon recipe. It adds to the flavor of the salmon beautifully, especially when cooked on the bbq grill, while keeping it juicy.

Once you have prepared your raw salmon, make sure your grill is up to high heat, and then spray the grill grates with Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Cooking Spray to stop the salmon fillets from sticking to the grill.

Place the salmon on the grill grates to cook for 3- 5 minutes on each side of the salmon. Place the skin side down first if you are keeping the skin on. Having the skin side down helps to protect the salmon from the hot heat of the skillet.

Once your salmon is done, and it flakes easily it’s ready to serve with more Garden Goddess drizzled on top.

I love adding skewers of grilled veggies to my grill while the salmon is cooking. They  take the exact same amount of time , so why not?

Choose your favorite veggies or what you have on hand–I grilled sweet peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes (skewered) and lemon halves. 

Brushing the veggies with a layer of Chosen Foods Garden Goddess Dressing is KEY to delicious grilled veggies! 

You’ll notice the difference if you’ve been used to grilling your veggies with some olive oil and salt only. By adding a layer of Chosen Foods Dressing to the grilled veggies, be prepared to be pleasantly surprised!! 🙂

Grilled Salmon Marinade

The marinade for this recipe is so important. You’ll need a flavor packed mixture that will coat and infuse the salmon, without overpowering the flavors. 

In this recipe, I use the Garden Goddess salad Dressing for marinating. It was the perfect amount of fresh herbs, spices and creamy tahini to coat the salmon. Also, the avocado oil base keeps the salmon super moist!

While you can invest some time in making a marinade from scratch, I would absolutely recommend using one of the Chosen Foods dressings like I did today! They’re the perfect balance of taste and texture, with minimal effort and time!

Another bonus to using the dressing is finishing off the cooked salmon with them! Adding that final drizzle of dressing to the cooked salmon matches perfectly the initial marinade flavors which takes the grilled salmon to another level! 

What To Serve with Grilled Salmon

I grill this salmon with lots of grilled veggies, either on the stovetop or on the BBQ grill. Grilled peppers and mushrooms go really well with this recipe. Try grilling zucchini as well, or corn, asparagus and any veggie you like!

I also serve with a refreshing chickpea salad with more Garden Goddess dressing on top. The salmon, grilled veg, and chickpea salad make a delicious and wholesome dish.

Serving this salad with a few slices of grilled lemon is also a treat. You can then squeeze the lemon all over the salmon when it’s cooked.

Grilled lemon has a sweeter more intense flavor than regular lemon, so don’t skimp on that grilled lemon squeeze! 

Grilled Salmon Salad

What I love about this grilled salmon recipe is that you can use any leftovers to make a delicious grilled salmon salad the next day. The salad is super healthy, delicious, and really easy to pull together as a leftover dinner.

This salad is best made with a grain such as quinoa, couscous, or even rice with some greens, avocado, and whatever leftover grilled veg is left along with the leftover grilled salmon.

It’s nicely finished off with a generous serving of the Garden Goddess salad dressing for a salad that’s full of flavor and hugely satisfying.

This salad plate keeps in your fridge for at least 3 days!

Grilled Salmon Recipe Tips & FAQ’s

1. Always buy fresh salmon
2. Using skin on or skin off is totally your choice.
3. Buy a selection of Chosen Foods House Dressings to use as marinades for this recipe and as a finishing sauce. 
4. Spraying the stovetop grill or BBQ grill with avocado oil is best to avoid sticking.
5. Make sure to brush the salmon on both sides with the dressing and avoid over soaking the salmon in sauce.
6. Don’t flip the salmon too soon once placed on the grill. Allow at least 3-4 minutes of cooking before doing so.
7. Once cooked, and while the salmon is still hot, immediately drizzle a light coating of the Chosen Foods dressings to infuse more flavor and moistness into the salmon.
8. Keep the cooked salmon in the refrigerator for at least 3 days.
9. Serve the lunch bowl with a cooked grain or bean (for a filling lunch) and plenty of fresh veggies.

How long does it take to grill salmon?

Salmon fillets should be properly cooked after being grilled for 3-5 minutes on each side of the fish. You will know when it is properly cooked as it will flake apart evenly with a fork.

Best grilled salmon temperature?

Cooking grilled salmon is best cooked on high heat. This cooks the fish quickly, which means it retains more of its moisture and keeps a better texture. It’s best to cook salmon to a temperature of 145 degrees F.

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Grilled Salmon

If you want salmon that punches some serious flavor then this is the best grilled salmon recipe to fill that craving. With two ways to cook this recipe depending on your preference, this salmon recipe will stop you from ever wondering how best to cook your salmon again.

Course lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, potluck, Seafood

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Keyword grilled salmon, grilled salmon recipe, Grilled Salmon Salad, how to cook salmon, salmon recipes, Salmon Salad

Prep Time 7 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 481 kcal

Author Mahy

Ingredients

Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets
• ¼ cup cChosen Foods Garden Goddess Dressing

Chickpea Salad

• 1 can chickpeas drained
• ⅓ cup fresh herbs dill and parsley
• 1 lemon zest
• ½ cup tomatoes diced
• 2 scallions minced
• 3 tablespoons Chosen Foods Garden Goddess Dressing.

Grilled veggies

• Sweet peppers
• Mushrooms
• Tomatoes
• Lemons
• 2 tablespoons Chosen Foods Garden Goddess Dressing

To serve:

• 3 cups arugula
• Avocados sliced
• 2 cups quinoa cooked
• Fresh tomatoes

Instructions

1. Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with the Chosen Foods Dressing.
   
2. Preheat a stove top grill or the BBQ grill to medium high.
3. Spray generously the cooking surfaces with Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Cooking Spray.
   
4. Place the salmon fillets on the hot surface and cook for 4 minutes.
   
5. Toss the veggies with the dressing and grill with the salmon.
   
6. Flip and cook for 5 more minutes until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F is reached.

7. Remove from the grill and immediately drizzle lightly with more Chosen Foods Dressing.

   
8. To make the chickpea salad, toss all ingredients together in a large bowl and set aside.
   
9. Serve as a main course with arugula and the chickpea salad.
10. Leftover lunch bowls are great served with the cooked quinoa or grain the next day.
    
11. Always add an extra drizzle of Garden Goddess Dressing just before serving.
    
12. Enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Grilled Salmon Recipe Tips & FAQ's

1. Always buy fresh salmon
2. Using skin on or skin off is totally your choice.
3. Buy a selection of Chosen Foods House Dressings to use as marinades for this recipe and as a finishing sauce.
4. Spraying the stovetop grill or BBQ grill with avocado oil is best to avoid sticking.
5. Make sure to brush the salmon on both sides with the dressing and avoid over soaking the salmon in sauce.
6. Don’t flip the salmon too soon once placed on the grill. Allow at least 3-4 minutes of cooking before doing so.
7. Once cooked, and while the salmon is still hot, immediately drizzle a light coating of the Chosen Foods dressings to infuse more flavor and moistness into the salmon.
8. Keep the cooked salmon in the refrigerator for at least 3 days.
9. Serve the lunch bowl with a cooked grain or bean (for a filling lunch) and plenty of fresh veggies.

How long does it take to grill salmon?

Salmon fillets should be properly cooked after being grilled for 3-5 minutes on each side of the fish. You will know when it is properly cooked as it will flake apart evenly with a fork.

Best grilled salmon temperature?

Cooking grilled salmon is best cooked on high heat. This cooks the fish quickly, which means it retains more of its moisture and keeps a better texture. It’s best to cook salmon to a temperature of 145 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Salmon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 7g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 94mg31%

Sodium 2163mg94%

Potassium 1215mg35%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 42g84%

Vitamin A 649IU13%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 106mg11%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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