There are tons of ways to prepare and cook salmon, but some of these methods can be intimidating. Luckily, when it comes to grilling this fish, there’s a very easy trick to make sure it doesn’t fall apart and tastes amazing. Read on to learn how to do it as well as a great marinade option.
The Trick to Grilling Salmon
An important part of grilling salmon so it doesn’t fall apart is to add oil to the grill. This helps remove the fish without it sticking to the grill. Once your grill is properly greased, here’s the trick to grilling salmon perfectly every time.
Start by searing the salmon for a minute or two with the skin side up. The reason for this is that as the fish cooks it becomes flaky, so by putting it flesh-side down in the beginning, you can start cooking it before that happens. Then, once you flip it, the skin makes it easy to hold the fish together and pick it up with a spatula.
Making a Teriyaki Marinade
If you want to try flavoring your salmon on the grill, you can marinate it or add a dry rub. If you’re stuck on ideas, try this delicious teriyaki marinade to add a burst of flavor to your grilled fish.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1-inch grated chunk of fresh ginger root
- 4-5 crushed cloves of garlic
- 2 to 4 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions:
1. Add all of the marinade ingredients to a bowl, making sure to stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved.
2. The salmon needs to be cut in two-inch fillets and added to the marinade, making sure to coat the salmon completely.
3. Leave the fillets in the marinade flesh-side down for a minimum of 20 minutes and a maximum of two hours in the fridge, and then grill!