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Rustic Grilled Salmon

Recipe by The Pioneer Chicks
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Alexa Lehr

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. wild caught salmon
  • 1 T. organic herb seasoning blend
  • 3 T. homemade organic vinaigrette OR melted butter
  • 1 T. coconut aminos
  • 2 tsp. liquid smoke optional
  • sea salt
  • cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • About 20 minutes prior to grilling, marinate the salmon. First, pat the fillet(s) dry with paper towel or a clean cloth. In a medium glass bowl, combine the vinaigrette or butter, coconut aminos, and liquid smoke. Place the dry fillets in a glass container and brush the marinade over the flesh. Sprinkle on the herb seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Allow the fillets to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to about 375-400°F. Lightly spray the grilling grates with avocado oil. Keep the grill on medium-low heat while you are grilling the fish.
  • Place the salmon fillet(s) flesh side down on the grill. Save any of the marinade that is left in the pan. Close the grill and let the salmon cook for 5-8 minutes. It is ready to flip when the flesh releases from the grill.
  • Flip the fillet and let it cook on the skin side. Drizzle the leftover marinade over the salmon flesh. Close the grill and cook for 5-10 more minutes, depending on the size of the fillet. On average, a fillet will need about 10-12 minutes of total cooking time per 1" thickness of the fillet. If you want to ensure that the fish is cooked, test it with a meat thermometer for a internal temperature of 140-145°F.
  • Remove the salmon from the grill and place it on a clean plate. Cover and let the salmon rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.