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!
How to Grill Salmon | 1-Minute Video
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 to Cook Salmon on the Grill
- 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!
What to Serve with Grilled Salmon
Pair the grilled fish with just about any of your favorite sides. Here are a few options that go well with the seafood supper:
- A loaf of crusty No-Knead Bread or Soft Dinner Rolls
- Mashed potatoes, Baked Potatoes or Grilled Potatoes
- Buttermilk biscuits
- Macaroni Salad
- Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad
- Rice Salad with Corn, Bacon and Pimentos
- Garlic Oven Roasted Broccoli
- Southern Succotash or Fried Corn
- Amish Green Beans with Brown Butter
- Skillet Cornbread or Corn Muffins
- Couscous Salad
- Sauteed Spinach or Sauteed Zucchini
- Wedge Salad or Caesar Salad
Storage
Leftover grilled salmon will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Cooked salmon can also be frozen for four to six months, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Thaw cooked salmon in the refrigerator or immersed in cold water. Use cooked, thawed salmon in salads or as a substitution for canned salmon in casseroles, pasta dishes, sandwiches or wraps.
Enjoy, my friends, and please let me know if you give it a try!
More easy salmon recipes that you might enjoy:
- Baked Salmon Fillet
- 4-Ingredient Baked Salmon
- Garlic & Herb Salmon Marinade
- Easy Salmon Patties
- 5-Ingredient Blackened Salmon
The Perfect 15-Minute Grilled Salmon
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.
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This recipe is the best! The salmon were a family hit! Thanks.
Wonderful! Thanks so much!
Omg why can’t I post a pic! I’m droooooing.
Thank you! 🙂
I am having grilled salmon for dinner and I do season it with fresh grinded pepper, smoked paprika, sweet basil and olive oil. I use a BBQ grilling basket. It is so much easier to flip.I spray it first.
Great tip, Deb! Thank you!
A little Mo.terey Jack cheese is also good on zucchini. My kids love it either way....or zucchini boats!
OK recipe for people who live like I did once up a river in Borneo 500 miles from the nearest store or are rushed during the week and cooking for folk who think "take a can of cream of mushroom soup" is a good opening line for a recipe. Dried onion, garlic, parsley? Come on.
You're being obtuse on purpose. You could try something new and not be an incorrigible turd.
Hello Blair,
I too would like a little blue dish for the home spice. Any idea what it’s called and where I can get one?
Hi! That's made by Le Creuset, and it was a gift from my mom when she originally gave me the first batch of seasoning many years ago. I've used it ever since. I'm not sure if they're still for sale. I've looked at their website and wasn't able to find the exact model, but they do have other storage canisters that might work: https://www.lecreuset.com/kitchen-tools/storage-cleaning-and-organization Hope that helps!
What other foods can you use the seasoning for? Trying it on salmon tonight.
Thanks.
Hi, Laura! I list some additional options in this post: https://www.theseasonedmom.com/all-purpose-seasoning/
It's great on just about any protein, so we use it on chicken, steaks and shrimp. I also use it on roasted vegetables or on salad.
This has been my go to recipe for the last 2 years now!!
Whenever I stray and try new ones, my son will comment not my best work. Come back to ol’faithful and everyone is happy!!
I'm so happy to hear that! I love that your son approves, too! 🙂
This seasoning mix is so simple and so, so delicious. My husband added dill to it as well, which put it right over the top! Try it on buttered pasta with crumbled Unexpected Cheddar (Trader Joe's) - you won't be disappointed! Thank you!!!
Thanks, Heather! I love the idea of adding dill to the mix. Dill and salmon are such a great combo!
I’m glad I found your House Seasoning recipe. I think this is excellent on salmon and I use it whenever I grill salmon. I’ve yet to try it on other entrees or vegetables but will try it on chicken and veggies soon. Thanks!
Thanks, Tom! I'm so glad that you enjoy it!:)
The best salmon ever! My family said it was the best salmon that they have ever had!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Toni! That's awesome!
Wow! Made this tonight, fabulous! The seasoning was delicious, and the salmon was cooked perfectly. This is definitely going to be a regular in the rotation. Yum!
That's so great to hear, Angel. Thanks for letting me know!
I tried this tonight for the first time using my indoor, smokeless grill, which I'm loving. I reduced the salt in your seasoning blend for health reasons, but went full on with all the other seasonings. I loved it. Plan on using it on other foods besides the salmon. I had Cole slaw as a side. My husband wanted macaroni and cheese, plus I had Three Bean Salad fixed and ready to go. Made a great meal. Thank you.
Sounds perfect, Karen. Thanks for letting me know. So glad that you enjoyed it!
My whole (picky) family loves this! And I have a little jar of house seasoning by my stove now, too.
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that it's become your "house" seasoning, too! 🙂
My boys love this. I didn’t change a thing. We have it once a week. I use the seasoning now also on Brussels sprouts, asparagus, in pasta and on chicken so far. I even added some to homemade garlic bread and everyone loved it. Thank you for sharing this!!
Thanks, Angel! I'm so glad that you love the seasoning blend as much as we do. We use it on grilled steaks regularly, too! 🙂
Are we suppose to sprinkle both sides of the salmon with the seasonings, or just one side? The instructions aren't specific. Looking forward to trying this.
Hi, Leslie! You don't need to season the skin, unless you're planning to eat that (which we never do). Just season the flesh side on top. Enjoy!
Ok, Thanks, however we are not a fan of the skin on salmon....always buy the ones without the skins, so I will season both sides.
Sounds great!
Can you substitute the onion flakes with onion powder.
Hi, Robin! Yes, you can use the onion powder, but you'll need to decrease the amount. Onion powder is more potent than the flakes, so you need about 1/3 as much. Enjoy!
Love this recipe! Very easy and actually one of the best (maybe the best) salmon grilling recipes I’ve tasted. I am on a low sodium diet, so I substituted No Salt for the kosher salt. Always looking for recipes I can easily make low sodium. Thanks so much!!!
I'm so glad to know that you enjoyed the salmon and that you were able to adapt it to suit your diet, Sharon. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a note! 🙂
Scrumptious. I halved the rub and the family loved it.
Great! Thank you! 🙂