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Grilled Honey Salmon Recipe

Author: This Worthey Life

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 stalks green onion sliced
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 lemon cut into thin slices and grilled over the hot charcoals

Instructions

  • Prep: Start the charcoal in the grill and allow the briquettes to get hot, between 450-500 degrees. 
  • Rinse and pat dry salmon and allow it to come to room temperature.
  • Place the salmon in a shallow dish with high sides.
  • Add olive oil, lemon juice, green onion, honey, sea salt, and freshly cracked black peppercorns into a separate bowl. Mix well.
  • Pour the marinade mixture over the salmon, and use the bottom of a tablespoon to spread the mixture all over the flesh side of the salmon.
  • Allow the salmon to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  • Brush the grill rack with canola oil about 6-8 inches away from the hot coals.
  • Place the salmon skin on the grill and brush the flesh side with one tablespoon of melted butter.
  • Let the salmon cook for 4-5 minutes, then using a large spatula turn the salmon over and brush the skin-side with a tablespoon of melted butter.
  • Allow the salmon to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
  • Use the spatula to remove the spatula from the hot grill and onto a larger platter. Let the salmon rest for 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve with cranberry applesauce.

Notes

Equipment:
Charcoal Grill
Large spatula
Brush
Kingsford® Original Charcoal
Directions: