Grilled Salmon Steaks

Get your fire ready because these Grilled Salmon Steaks are the absolute quintessential summer meal. They result in juicy and smoky fish that's incredibly addicting. Our family loves this easy go-to recipe, which uses simple ingredients and creates lasting memories.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Pacific Northwest, Seafood

Keyword Cooking salmon steaks, how to cook salmon steaks, how to grill over the fire

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 8

Marinade Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings servings

Calories 309kcal

Equipment

Grill grate
Stainless steel flipping spatula
Large tongs

Ingredients

4 salmon steaks
1 whole lemon ½ for marinade, ½ for finishing
2 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
sprinkle of red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preparing The Salmon Steaks

In a small bowl mix the spices and set aside.
Remove the steaks from their packaging and pat dry using a paper towel.
Squeeze half of the lemon over the top then rub the olive oil on both sides.
Sprinkle the spices evenly on both sides of the salmon steaks and pat them to work them into the flesh gently. Place them on a sheet pan in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Prepare the Fire

Once you're ready to cook them, start the open fire. Once you have a good burn going, use fire tongs to carefully place the logs flat in order to place the grill grates on top. We like to either make a square shape or put the logs in a line of some sort. You'll want the fire to be stable but not too hot for smoking. Similar to what you roast marshmallows with. Oil the grates if needed prior to placing them over the fire.

Cooking Salmon Steaks

Once you're just about there, remove the salmon from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for at least 10 minutes so it cooks evenly.
Place the salmon over the fire and cover with a grill top. We used our charcoal grill lid. Cook evenly on each side for about 4-6 minutes. Prior to removing it from the fire, you'll want to check that it's reached at least 145 degrees. Once it reaches 145F, remove it immediately and place it on a rack or plate. Squeeze a little lemon and top with finely chopped parsley; this is optional. Enjoy warm.

Notes

-This recipe can be made on a charcoal barbecue or on a gas grill. Adjust the cooking portion accordingly.

-Spice it up: Alternative to my spice selection, you can grab a Trader Joe's salmon seasoning rub and use that instead.

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