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Garlic Herb Grilled Salmon - moist and juicy salmon with garlic, herbs, olive oil and lemon marinade. This is the best grilled salmon recipe ever and takes only 8 minutes on gas grill.

Garlic Herb Grilled Salmon - moist and juicy salmon with garlic, herbs, olive oil and lemon marinade. This is the best grilled salmon recipe ever and takes only 8 minutes on gas grill.

Grilled salmon with lemon on a plate, ready to serve.

How to Grill Salmon?

Summer is just around the corner and I have the best grilled salmon recipe for you. I am sure you have grilled shrimp, chicken and steak but how to cook salmon on gas grill?

I will teach you exactly how, from the cuts of salmon to use, marinade and rub to grill time.

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  • Grilled Shrimp Kebab
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How to Season Salmon for Grilling?

For moist, juicy and tender salmon, use the following grilled salmon marinade.

  • Olive oil. It seals in the juice and moisture inside the salmon.
  • Minced garlic rids potential fishy smell.
  • Herbs such as Italian basil and parsley. Both herbs impart an earthy aroma to the fish.
  • Lemon juice.
  • Salt and ground black pepper.

Grilled salmon marinade in a white bowl.

Marinate for no longer than 30 minutes. The acid in the lemon juice will “cook” and turn the surface of the salmon opaque or white in color, as if it had been cooked with heat.

You can also use my homemade dry rub to rub the spice blends onto the fish before grilling. The end result will be equally delicious.

Healthy and best grilled salmon recipe with lemon, garlic, herbs and olive oil, with juice oozing out from the grilled salmon fillet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Salmon second cut on a bamboo cutting board.

What Cut of Salmon to Use?

I used second cut, as pictured above. Second cut is a meaty section of salmon. The fillet is great for most cooking methods but hold up particularly well to grilling.

Salmon top loin or loin are also excellent choices.

Grilled salmon fillet poked by a fork, revealing the juicy fillet.

Salmon Grill Time

How long to cook salmon on grill? For second cut salmon in this recipe, I grilled at the temperature of 350°F, with the skin side down for 4 minutes uninterrupted. Flip the salmon over and cook for another 4 minutes. The length of time depends on the thickness of the fish.

You can also rely on visual cues. As soon as the white stuff starts to ooze or seep out from salmon, it’s cooked.

The white stuff is called albumin, or coagulated protein. Albumin gets pushed out of the muscle fibers of salmon as it cooks, rising to the surface and forming the white “gunk.”

Can I Grill Salmon in Foil?

Yes, you can! The salmon will cook beautifully and stay moist, but it won’t have the chars and smoky flavors.

Can I Use A Pan to Grill Salmon?

Absolutely. You can place the salmon on a cast-iron grill pan and place it on top of a gas grill to cook the salmon. You can also cook it on the stove top by using a grill pan.

Easy grilled salmon cooked in a grill, ready to serve.

How Many Calories Per Serving?

This recipe is only 228 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with this Recipe?

This meal is best served with a sauce such as dill sauce or a dipping sauce like Asian sweet chili sauce. This dish also goes well with many side dishes.

For a summer cookout, I recommend the following grilling recipes.

Pairs well with:

Garlic Butter Mushroom Kebab

Lemon Butter Grilled Zucchini

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Honey Cajun Grilled Shrimp

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    Garlic Herb Grilled Salmon Recipe

    Servings 4 people
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 8 minutes
    Marinade Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 38 minutes

    Garlic Herb Grilled Salmon - moist and juicy salmon with garlic, herbs, olive oil and lemon marinade. This is the best grilled salmon recipe ever and takes only 8 minutes on gas grill.

    Calories 228 kcal
    Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. salmon (top loin, loin or second cut)
    • lemon wedges, for serving

    Marinade:

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon chopped Italian basil
    • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 3 dashes ground black pepper
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    Directions

    1. 1

      Mix all the Marinade ingredients in a bowl, stir to mix well.

    2. 2

      Marinate the salmon with the Marinade for 20 minutes.

      Salmon fillet in grilled salmon marinade.
    3. 3

      Heat up a gas grill to medium heat, at 350 degrees F. Remove the marinated salmon from the Marinade and place it on top of the gas grill. Place the salmon, skin side down at a 45 degree angle to form beautiful char marks. Grill the salmon for 4 minutes, uninterrupted. Turn the salmon over and grill for another 4 minutes, uninterrupted. Baste with the remaining Marinade mixture while grilling.

      Grilling salmon with skin on a gas grill.
    4. 4

      Depending on the type of salmon cuts you use, you might need to grill it for longer (or shorter) time. The salmon is cooked when white stuff starts to seep out from the inside. If the salmon is not cooked yet but already charred, move the salmon to the indirect heat side of the gas grill. Cover the lid and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the inside is completely cooked through. Remove from the grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges, dill sauce, or sweet chili sauce.

    Nutrition Facts
    Garlic Herb Grilled Salmon Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (4 people)
    Calories 228 Calories from Fat 126
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14g22%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 62mg21%
    Sodium 342mg15%
    Potassium 566mg16%
    Carbohydrates 1g0%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 23g46%
    Vitamin A 130IU3%
    Vitamin C 3.2mg4%
    Calcium 20mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Grilled Salmon
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    5 COMMENTS... read them below or add one

    1. Daniel

      June 5, 2019 at 10:07 AM

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      5 stars
      Getting my grill ready for the summer. This grilled salmon recipe looks like a perfect way to start! Pictures look awesome.

      • Rasa Malaysia

        June 5, 2019 at 1:08 PM

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        Yes thanks for your comment, please check out more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/

    2. dave patton

      June 3, 2019 at 8:11 PM

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      5 stars
      I love salmon and have cooked a lot of it.
      This is the best salmon recipe I’ve made yet – so full of flavor.
      I always love my salmon medium.

      • Rasa Malaysia

        June 3, 2019 at 11:51 PM

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        Hi Dave, awww thanks for trying this garlic herb grilled salmon, yes, its so delicious. I like my salmon just cooked through so it’s moist. :) Please try out more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/

    3. Gal

      June 2, 2019 at 10:38 AM

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      5 stars
      Your grilled salmon looks so moist and juicy! I want to try it soon.

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