There's no healthier, easier, or faster summer entree than a perfect piece of grilled salmon. This 15-minute recipe is a staple in our regular dinner routine, and I'm so excited to share my tips with you today!
There’s no healthier, easier, or faster summer entree than a perfect piece of grilled salmon. This 15-minute recipe is a staple in our regular dinner routine, and I’m so excited to share my tips with you today!
Aside from pizza and spaghetti, I’d say that this particular grilled salmon recipe is one of the meals that I prepare most frequently for my family.
It’s my easy go-to when I feel like we need something nutritious, but I don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen. Every boy in my house will clean his plate — no questions asked — which is certainly not always the case with other dinners that I serve.
Any mom that’s trying to please a family of 5 opinionated eaters can understand that it’s a true GEM when you find a healthy recipe that appeals to the whole crew!
How do you season grilled salmon?
This is the KEY to the perfect piece of grilled fish, my friends! I never prepare our salmon without using my mom’s “House Seasoning,” which is just a simple blend of herbs and salt that works like magic in this recipe.
I have provided the instructions to make your own batch of House Seasoning, which you can use in this grilled salmon recipe, as well as in many other dishes that you will prepare.
I hate clutter on my kitchen counters, but this little blue dish has earned a permanent spot by my stove because I use it all of the time! I season chicken and fish with the House Seasoning regularly, I use it to season pasta with butter, I use it to season regular green salads, pasta salads, roasted vegetables, homemade Tzatziki sauces, and the list goes on…
Trust me and make yourself a big batch so that you can continue to enjoy it with grilled salmon and almost everything else that you prepare this season!
Once you have a batch of House Seasoning sitting on your counter, the rest is easy-peasy!
How do you grill salmon?
- Make sure to slice your salmon fillet into individual pieces before grilling. That will make it much easier to flip! I find that sharp kitchen shears work much better than a knife for cutting through the fish skin.
- Rub your fish with olive oil before seasoning the fillets. This will prevent the salmon from sticking to the grill, and it helps to create a crispy exterior on the fish.
- Preheat an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan to medium heat. I find that cooking the salmon over medium heat gives it that delicious, charred exterior while keeping the inside moist and tender.
If you follow my easy grilling steps and season your fish with our favorite House Seasoning, I have no doubt that you will have the perfect piece of grilled salmon every single time!
Enjoy, my friends, and please let me know if you give it a try!
More easy salmon recipes that you might enjoy:
- 4-Ingredient Baked Salmon
- Garlic & Herb Salmon Marinade
- Easy Salmon Patties
- 5-Ingredient Blackened Salmon
The Perfect 15-Minute Grilled Salmon
There's no healthier, easier, or faster summer entree than a perfect piece of grilled salmon. This 15-minute recipe is a staple in our regular dinner routine, and I'm so excited to share my tips with you today!
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 1 – 1 ½ lbs. salmon fillet cut into 4 pieces
- Olive oil
For the House Seasoning:
- ¼ c. garlic powder
- ¼ c. kosher salt
- ¼ c. dried parsley
- ¼ c. dried minced onion
- ¼ c. dried basil
Instructions
- Prepare the House Seasoning: Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
- Prepare the Salmon: Rub each piece of salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with house seasoning, to taste (I use about 1 teaspoon of olive oil and ¼ teaspoon of seasoning per piece).
Grill the Salmon: Heat coals, gas grill, or grill pan to medium heat. Place salmon on the grill. Cover and grill over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side (maybe a few more minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish). The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
Recipe Notes
Cooking Just for Two? Purchase about 1/2 lb. of salmon and cut it into 2 separate pieces. The rest of the cooking instructions remain the same.
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Hey, It is great recipe grilled salmon is my favourite food.pictures are looking great!
Thanks!
Just curious to the carb count? Fat and protein look great for a keto diet, but if counting my macros, just curious.
Hey, Jason! The carbs, fiber, and sugar are all zero — which is why those facts don’t appear in the nutrition panel. Sorry for any confusion, it just automatically leaves those out if there’s no value above zero. 🙂
I too am wondering about the carb count. For keto. I’ve tried this recipe and it absolutely hit athe spot and was delicious… but since then I’ve gone keto. I’m worried about the brown sugar. Wouldn’t that count as either carbs/added sugar in the nutritional panel.
Hi, Nikki! There’s no brown sugar (or any other sugar) in this recipe. Were you looking at a different salmon recipe, maybe?
A wonderful find! A quick, delicious,
No fail recipe. Highly recommend!!
Thank you so much! 🙂
This recipe was delicious !! Thank you!!
This sounds really easy! I do not do much grilling though. Could I bake them in the oven instead? What would be my temperature setting and cook time?
Hi, Trish! Yes, you can definitely bake the salmon. I like to cook mine at 425 degrees F for about 15-18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. If you’re using a very thin piece of salmon, it will probably cook even faster. Enjoy!
Hi! What other recipes do you use your house seasoning on? I have no imagination 😊
So many different things! 🙂 I’d say that I use it the most on vegetables — like a green salad, or on oven-roasted vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, or potatoes (toss with olive oil first, then sprinkle with the seasoning). I also like it on steak, fish, shrimp, chicken, pasta…just about any savory dish!
Recipe says take out of plastic bag….how long are you marinating the salmon?
Hi, Barbara! Sorry for that confusion! That was a typo from an old recipe — there’s no marinating time necessary for this salmon recipe. I updated the recipe instructions to delete that additional sentence. Thanks for catching the mistake! 🙂
Haven’t tried it yet but can’t wait to try it
Great! Enjoy, Dennis!
Thanks! This will be my dinner tomorrow, can’t wait!
Awesome! Enjoy, Lissie!
OH MY, DELICIOUS !
I made tonight for my ” not a big fan of fish, in general ” family (i love it , especially Salmon) They
( 3 boys and DH) all not only LOVED IT, but said they didn’t know they could like fish so much ! Absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for sharing ! Your ” house seasoning ” will now be my go to seasoning for not only salmon but for lots more !
Yay! So glad that I’ve helped to change your family’s mind about fish! It’s definitely our favorite, go-to salmon recipe (and we use that seasoning on so many other foods as well)! 🙂
I absolutely love love this seasoning mixture. My grilled salmon was delicious, and it’s all thanks to your combination of ingredients!!! I will definitely use this over and over again on other meats and vegetables as suggested. Thanks again!!
Absolutely love this seasoning!!!
Yay! Thanks, Greta! 🙂
Wonderful!!! 🙂 It’s my favorite go-to seasoning as well! 🙂
May I ask, is it really a 1/4 CUP!!! of each of these seasonings
Or should it be tap or tbsp, perhaps????
Did you remove the skin first?
No, I don’t remove the skin until after it’s cooked. 🙂
LOVE! Your House Seasoning is Delish! I use it on salmon, rubbed with olive oil, to season before smoking the salmon on our smoker. I will try it also on veggies. That sounds good too! Thanks!
A 5 star recipe!
A 5 star recipe! Love this recipe! Thanks!
Thank you so much, Carolyn!
I just fixed this for dinner and the family loved it!! I also used the seasoning on asparagus that I grilled as well (I may have like the asparagus more than the salmon)… Nonetheless dinner was excellent!!
Thank you!!
That’s awesome, Tom! Thank you!
I am not a huge fan of fish, it my boyfriend is. This is the second time I have prepared salmon. The first time I baked it in the oven and let’s just say… it was a disaster. But this time my boyfriend said it was absolutely perfect! So thank you for your recipe. We will definitely be having it again!
That’s so good to hear. Thank you, Beth!!
Had it on bbq salmon so yummy….can’t wait to try it on other meats….and on roasted veggies. Thanks for sharing
Sounds great! Thanks, Michelle!!
Simple, fast and tasty.
I have not tried it yet it looks very good but a printed on 4 sheets of paper please reformat
This recipe is simply delightful! I used half the required amount of salt (we’re watching our salt intake). The salmon was flavourful and delicious. Thanks, Blair, for sharing this wonderful recipe with us!
That’s great! Thanks so much for letting me know!
May I ask, is it really a 1/4 CUP!!! of each of these seasonings
Or should it be tap or tbsp, perhaps????
Hi, Denise! Yes, we use a 1/4 cup of each, but that gives a larger batch of seasoning that you can save and use for other recipes (another salmon dinner, sprinkle it over salad, use on grilled/roasted veggies, use on chicken, etc.). We just keep a jar of this “house seasoning” on the counter and use it regularly. Hope that helps, and enjoy! 🙂
This seasoning is fantastic! I made this for my son and I (he is not a fan of fish) and we both loved it! He asked me for the recipe. Thank you for this easy delicious path to a healthy meal.
Thanks, DJ! I’m so glad that you liked it! 🙂
I don’t have a specific grilling pan. Would it be ok to use a regular cast iron pan?
Absolutely! 🙂
I don’t have a lid for my grilling pan (came without a lid) can I cook this recipe on my grill pan without a lid?
Yes, you can! But you can also use a big lid from a large pot or Dutch oven if you have one that fits over your pan. That’s what I typically do when I’m grilling inside. 🙂
You grill the salmon directly on the grill grates, not a cedar plank or anything? And it flips fine without falling apart? Would you recommend cooking first on the skin side or fish side? Thanks! Will be trying it this week. 🙂
Hey, Jenn! Yes, you put the salmon directly on the grill grates. I like to brush the grates (or the grill pan) with oil just before placing the fish onto the grill, which helps prevent sticking. The skin also helps hold the fish together and prevents sticking on the grill. For fillets, put them down skinless side first (so fish side first). Space the pieces of fish out a bit so that they cook evenly. Then don’t touch the salmon! The salmon will release itself from the grill when it’s ready. Use a flat spatula to flip the salmon over. A 1-inch-thick piece will cook in about 10 minutes.
Hello! I was wondering what you would recommend serving with this? Thanks!
Hi, Natalie! We usually keep it simple and serve it with a salad and some crusty French bread on the side. It also pairs nicely with rice or pesto pasta, dinner rolls, biscuits, roasted asparagus, roasted broccoli, or just about any other veggie. Enjoy!
Very crispy
I made this and it is wonderful! My husband is not a salmon fan but he tried it and said it was by far the best salmon I had ever fixed! Having salmon again tonight! Thank you for sharing!!!
So glad to hear that, Vicki! Thank you for your kind words! 🙂
Hi can you grill skinless salmon the same way?
Hi, Brittany! Yes, that should be fine!
Wonderful, delicious salmon recipe. I am not a fish lover, nor is my husband but with your Mom’s seasoning we both wanted more. We will grill extra next time. Silly question, since I will use your seasoning
often I need a cute container like yours for my stove too. Can you tell me the brand and where you bought it. Thank you
Thank you, Sherry! The spice jar is made by Le Creuset, but I can’t find a link to the exact dish. It’s basically a ramekin with an airtight lid. This one looks similar: https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/le-creuset-stoneware-mini-round-cocotte/?catalogId=58&sku=3507829&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Bakeware%20%3E%20Ramekins%20%26%20Mini%20Cocottes&cm_ite=3507829&gclid=CjwKCAjw8-LnBRAyEiwA6eUMGuu7qVrEZ-ucgvzS5PuDK9nwsPz56fHUTmmyfgmARvDDCHqyA43HthoCJm8QAvD_BwE
So glad that you like the fish! 🙂
So delicious! I also put the rub on chicken for my son who hates fish and it was delicious also. Made a lemon garlic butter sauce to go on top of the fish and grilled asparagus and it was one of the best meals we have had in a long time. Thank you for a great recipe!
Awesome! Yes — the seasoning is so good on chicken, veggies, etc. I’m glad that you all enjoyed the meal, Marcy! 🙂
Great recipe! I just made a small batch for the salmon I had as I didn’t have enough to make the recommended batch.
Question – what other fish would be to use this seasoning for other than salmon? Have you tried any other fish with your house seasoning? Thanks!
Hi, Melissa! I’m glad that you liked it! We use this seasoning with just about everything! It’s great on chicken, it’s nice with shrimp, and it works with fish like halibut, tilapia, tuna, cod, or whatever else you enjoy. We also sprinkle the seasoning with olive oil on vegetables before roasting or sauteeing, or sprinkle it on top of salad. It’s so versatile! 🙂
Eating was believing! Absolutely delicious. Grilled on recommended temperature made the difference. Nice smoky outside, flake tender inside. I love simple, easy recipes as well. This one is a keeper .
Thanks so much, Brenda!
Can I use cedar planks on the grill? Also, what temperature and how long? Making tonight!
Hi, Gail! Yes, you can absolutely use this seasoning and salmon on cedar planks — I just haven’t tested it myself. You’ll want to find a good cedar plank salmon recipe to reference, so you might start with something like this: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cedar-plank-salmon-recipe-2013938
or this in order to get specific temp and time instructions:
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cedar-plank-salmon-354516
Enjoy!
Thanks for the links! We followed but our cedar planks caught on fire! Our grill was too high at 450! My husband quickly got the salmon off and they were absolutely perfect! Everyone enjoyed and asked for the seasoning recipe! Thanks again! I will next be using it on chicken! Any special instructions for boneless breasts?
Yikes! Did you pre-soak the planks in water? I think that most recipes suggest you pre-soak so that the wood doesn’t catch fire. Anyway, I’m glad that you were able to salvage the fish and enjoy this recipe! If you want to grill chicken breasts, here’s a recent recipe: https://www.theseasonedmom.com/grilled-chicken-breast/ You can skip the marinade called for in that recipe and just rub the meat with olive oil and add the house seasoning. Grill according to the recipe instructions. 🙂
It’s not often I follow internet recipes because I’ve been really disappointed in the past with incomplete ingredient lists and/or the taste of the recipe. I bought two salmon fillets the other day and was thinking of ways I could make them “different” from my usual grill pan salmon, oven salmon, etc. I came across your recipe and it sounded complete, so I thought, why not? WOW! I made enough for two pieces and both my daughter and I were pleasantly surprised! The were terrific, moist, flavorful pieces of salmon, perfectly cooked in my cast iron grill pan. I saved your spice list and will make enough for last 6 months! I also never thought to use olive oil to coat the fish. I used Grape Seed oil because it has no taste and it worked too. Thank you!
Thank you, Lynn! That’s so great to hear. Glad that you now have a new go-to seasoning and salmon recipe. 🙂
I seldom if ever comment on a recipe, but the salmon and chicken using your rub recipe and directions made our family dinner this evening outstanding. It has been such a long time that my culinary skills have been praised, I basked in the glow. I do believe the fam was surprised. Thank you for the posting. I’ll be searching for more of your suggestions.
Thank you, Jane! That’s the best feeling — basking in the glow of a successful meal! 🙂
Made this on the gas grill tonight for dinner…my husband said this might be the best salmon he’s ever had. Wow! As I’m not fond of garlic on salmon next time I’ll try it without the garlic but keep everything else pretty much the same. I didn’t have dried onion, dried parsley or garlic powder so I used fresh for all of those items. Thanks for the recipe. Also the tip for using scissors to cut the fish!
That’s wonderful! Thanks, Gretha!