How to Grill Salmon With Skin (5 Steps)

Salmon is a healthy choice for meal planning because it is low in calories and high in protein. Salmon is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce bad cholesterol. Salmon can be baked, fried, smoked or grilled. It's easy to learn how to grill salmon with skin. When you are choosing salmon for grilling, look for firm fillets that are even in thickness. You want the fish to have a salmon pink color and a slight shine to it. Grill the salmon with the skin on because it will help keep the fish from falling apart. Once the salmon is cooked, serve it immediately for a tasteful and healthful dish.

Things You'll Need

Grill
Vegetable oil
Basting brush

Grill tongs
Seasonings (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Adjust the grates on the grill, so they are 3 to 4 inches from the heat. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. You want to cook the salmon quickly, so it doesn't dry out; yet, you don't want to burn it.
- 2
  Brush vegetable oil on the grill grates and on the salmon fillets. The vegetable oil will stop the fish from sticking to the grill.
- 3
  Place the salmon on the grill, skin side down. Turn every 2 to 3 minutes, so the skin does not stick to the grill but becomes crispy.
- 4
  Check the fish to see whether it is done. Place a fork into the fish and pull away. If it is flaky and has changed color, take it off the grill. It will continue to cook for a few minutes after removal from the grill.
- 5
  Serve the salmon while it is hot. You may want to squeeze lemon juice on the salmon or sprinkle a small amount of dill on just before taking the salmon off the grill.

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