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Best BBQ Salmon Recipes: Grilled and Smoked

A healthy and delicious BBQ salmon recipe that's easy to prepare. Learn different cooking methods, types of salmon, marinades, and sauces to enhance the flavor and moisture of your salmon. Includes options for grilling, baking, and cooking in foil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 24 ounce salmon fillets 4, 6 ounce fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoon sesame seeds to garnish
BBQ Sauce
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Optional to Serve
  • cooked rice
  • pineapple chunks

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Oven
  • Foil

Method
 

BBQ Sauce Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
Salmon Preparation
  1. Preheat grill to medium heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Brush salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grilling Instructions
  1. Place salmon fillets on the grill, skin-side down (if applicable).
  2. Brush the BBQ sauce over the salmon fillets.
  3. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Alternatively, cook in foil for easy cleanup.
Baking Instructions
  1. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Brush the BBQ sauce over the salmon fillets.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
  1. Garnish with sesame seeds.
  2. Serve the BBQ salmon with cooked rice and pineapple chunks, if desired.

Notes

Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of the salmon fillets and the temperature of your grill or oven. For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.