How To Oven Grill Salmon Fillets
Heat the oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit and place the cast iron grill pan inside.
How to oven grill salmon fillets. Place the salmon directly on the grill grates skin side down and place the cover on the grill. Check the salmon with a fork to see if it flakes. Prepare the grill by moistening a paper towel with cooking oil.
Grill bake or grill salmon for about 4 minutes each side when salmon flakes when pierced with a fork. Turn off the 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.
The flesh should be medium rare but not overcooked. Push the salmon from the oven and eat with green salad. Use the spatula to flip the salmon fillet so that the skin side is in direct contact with the cast iron grill pan.
Cut into the thickest portion of the salmon with a sharp knife.