How To Make Moist Salmon On The Grill
Place salmon on the grill.
How to make moist salmon on the grill. Always season fish just before grilling to avoid moisture loss and flare ups. Temperature is the most important part. Heat coals gas grill or grill pan to medium heat.
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. Lightly rub the salmon with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Make sure your grill is preheated before you put your salmon on it high heat will help caramelize the fish and add smoky flavor as well as make attractive grill marks.
Oil and then season the fish and place it on a screamin hot pan or grill. Salmon has a moderately firm texture that helps it hold together well when grilling. Use these tips when selecting salmon at the store.
Place the salmon directly on the grill grates skin side down and place the cover on the grill. Remove the salmon from the brine and blot it dry thoroughly with paper towels. Cover and grill over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side maybe a few more minutes depending on the thickness of your fish.
2 grill or pan doesn t matter make it as hot as you can. A hot grill will also make for quick cooking so your salmon doesn t dry out and will prevent the fish from sticking to the grates. Oil will begin to smoke lightly after a moment or two.
Remove the salmon from the grill when the internal temperature taken from the center of the salmon reads 135 140 degrees fahrenheit this can take up to 3 minutes but depends on the thickness. When shopping look for moist cleanly cut fillets or steaks and avoid those with a strong fishy odor. Give it some good color on the presentation side and then flip.