Grilled Salmon 10 Ways

Salmon holds up to the heat without falling apart. It’s special enough for company, still simple enough for weeknights. Looking for that “special something” dish to add to your entertaining repertoire? Try our Grilled Salmon with Charmoula, a Middle-Eastern spiced marinade or sauce. For something more traditional try one of our easy methods for planked salmon.

Basic

Cedar-Planked Salmon
Planking salmon gives it a deep, woodsy taste and keeps it moist by protecting it from the flames. Simple, delicious outdoor cooking―what could be more Western?

Pinot-Plank Salmon Fillet
Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, and fresh rosemary, marjoram, and thyme give this planked salmon recipe extra-rich, herbed flavor.

Taku Lodge Basted Grilled Salmon
This legendary recipe, seems fancy, but is a breeze to make. Simply rub salmon fillets with a mixture of brown sugar, white wine, and lemon juice, then grill.

Barbecued Salmon Fillet
Soy sauce, lemon juice, and white wine are the key ingredients to this classic Sunset recipe.

Fun flavor

Fennel-Spiced Wild Salmon
A fennel rub adds delicate flavor to this basic grilled salmon recipe.

Grilled Salmon with Charmoula
Looking for something with a little heat for your next get-together? This recipe’s warming spice mixture of paprika, cumin, coriander, and cayenne is rubbed onto a whole boned salmon fillet and grilled with zucchini and peppers for a spicy, satisfying entrée.

Grilled Lemon-Dill Salmon with Cucumber Salad
Western salmon meets bright Scandinavian flavors, lemon and dill, in this light, refreshing recipe.

With a twist

Double Salmon Burgers
Delicious, herbed salmon patties are topped with a cucumber relish and served in warm, toasty buns spread with cream cheese for a crowd-pleasing take on the classic burger.

Salmon Avocado Tacos
Grilled salmon, accented with lime, garlic, and onion, pairs perfectly with a refreshing and creamy avocado salsa.

Grilled-Salmon Salad
Spice-rubbed salmon is grilled and served with a light tomato vinaigrette, fresh chèvre, mixed salad greens, and pine nuts in this light and satisfying dinner salad.

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