How To Grill Salmon On Lemons
Learn how to grill salmon with the test kitchen s andy.
How to grill salmon on lemons. Arrange butter sliced lemons and optional onions along the top of the salmon and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Squeeze 1 2 lemon over salmon. Cut the salmon into portions using a sharp knife being careful to not cut the skin.
Preheat a grill during the last 5 10 minutes of salmon marinating. Place the fish on top of the rings. Using long handled tongs rub the oiled towel onto the grill rack moving from the back of the grill towards the front to protect your arms from flare ups.
Grill salmon skin side down over medium heat. Arrange lemon and onion slices over the top. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish just large enough to fit the salmon then pour marinade over.
Add the salmon and turn the fillets or steaks to coat them evenly. Clean grates and brush with oil then place salmon on grill and cook to your liking. Cook for 4 minutes then turn the filets placing them on the lemon slices again.
Salmon can be broiled instead of grilled. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes carefully turning once halfway through. Cook for another 4 minutes or until the fish is just barely opaque throughout.
It protects the fish while it grills and. Prepare the grill by moistening a paper towel with cooking oil. Preheat grill to medium high.