Grilled Salmon Recipe on BGE
Grilled Salmon makes for one great meal. It’s light, delicious and the quick cook time makes it a go-to for weeknights. For grilled salmon, I start with 3 pieces of salmon filet weighing about 4-6oz each.
For seasoning I’m using my Killer Hog’s The BBQ Rub. The brown sugar and citrus flavors in it really go great with salmon.
Season all sides of the fish (skip the skin side) and let the salmon hang out at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This gives the rub enough time to pull some moisture out of the fish.
For this recipe, I used the Big Green Egg and a cedar plank for my grilled salmon. You can use any grill to cook this recipe; just hold the temp steady at 300⁰. While the fish is resting, fire up the grill and soak the wood plank in water.
After 30 minutes, place the salmon on the plank and center it on the cooking grate. Close the lid and set a timer for 20 minutes. While the fish is cooking it’s time to make the glaze.
This is where even more flavor comes into the recipe…
Grilled Salmon Honey Balsamic Glaze
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 TBS Honey
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
After 20 minutes, the grilled salmon is getting close but it still needs a little more time. Brush each piece with the Honey Balsamic glaze and continue cooking for 10 more minutes.
Salmon is done when it starts to flake, so use a fork or finger and feel one of the pieces. Get it off the grill as quick as it does or you’ll risk drying it out.
It’s ready to serve fresh off the grill and goes great with grilled vegetables, rice or a salad. The glaze really makes this dish and it’s packed with flavor. Give it a try the next time you fire up the grill!
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Grilled Salmon Recipe with Honey Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
- 3 Salmon Filets 4-6oz each
- ¼ cup Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub.
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 TBS Honey
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 Cedar Grilling Plank
Instructions
- Season Salmon filets with BBQ Rub and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Soak Grilling Plank in water for ½ hour; prepare Big Green Egg for direct cooking holding temperature at 300⁰. (Any grill can be used as long as temperature maintains 300⁰)
- Arrange Salmon on grilling plank and place on the center of the cooking grate.
- Cook salmon for approximately 20 minutes.
- Brush each filet with Honey Balsamic reduction* recipe to follow
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes until salmon flakes.
- Remove from grill and serve.
Honey Balsamic Glaze:
- In a small saucepot add Brown Sugar, Honey, Soy Sauce, Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic, and Crushed Red Pepper. Cook over medium high heat for 5-7 minutes until sauce reduces by half. It should have a syrup-like consistency.
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LOVE this recipe have made it many times over the summer. How does it work in the broiler??
Never tried it in the broiler
Well, I cannot get your rub, but going to do the rest as shown in my Med Egg with a different rub. Also gonna try to work some shrimp in there as well! Got my sister-in-law and mother-in-law coming tomorrow!
My family loves this recipe. We make it at least once per month on the Big Green Egg. Fresh fish can be hard to come by in Phoenix, but our Costco carries wild halibut and wild ahi tuna. Any ideas with those types of fish?
Great recipe. I used Mikes Hot Honey and it was poppin.. Thanks Malcom
This is by far the best Salmon recipe I have ever had and ever made. Kudos!!
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This came out perfect. My wife and I enjoyed it
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Hi Malcolm,
Great recipe. I’m curious when you talk about 300 degree in this case, are you referring to grate or dome temp?
I’m going by the grill temp – usually dome temp
Made this for family and guests last night. Came out fantastic. Everyone loved it. The glaze was delicious.
Awesome salmon! Have made it several times and have had my guest say it is the best salmon they have ever had.
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Never a big salmon guy, but tried this recipe and it was great. Plan on making it many more times. Thanks again for all the great videos. You are my go to guy.
This is excellent!!! One of our favorite salmon recipes!
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FANTASTIC! This was supper for the five of us this evening and even the fussiest eater was delighted.
OMG! Great receipe! I did not have cedar planks, but I did add some wood chips and BOOM! It was delicious! I also added a touch of roasted sesame oil with the sauce!!! YUMMY for the tummy!
My family loved it. Easy and delicious. Will definitely try again.
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If I don’t have a plank what are some adjustments I can make regarding cooking time or temp? I do have non-stick grill mats so no issues with it falling through. Would I want to use the plater setter or still cook direct using the mats?
Thank you and can’t wait to try this recipe.
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Best Salmon recipe from internet yet. From a long time egg head. There are times that I think certain recipes need a little tweaking. I am glad to say yours is not one. The Salmon turned out excellent. I followed your recipe to a T and everything went very well. However, I did not use direct heat, I used the place setter and kept grill at about 280 f, and cooked to 145f internal and everything turned out nicely. Your suggestion to baste 10 minutes before taking off grill was spot on.
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Ive done this many times, however i often have a hard time getting the glaze to thicken?? Any ideas? thx