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Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Seasoning

Grilled salmon with lemon-garlic seasoning is tender, flaky, and infused with smoky grill flavor. Quick grilling times—skin-side down first—create a nicely cooked exterior while keeping the inside juicy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
resting 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon slices for serving
  • 1 fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Preheat and prep
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
Season the salmon
  1. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
  3. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Grill
  1. Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill.
  2. Grill for 5–6 minutes without moving, watching for a cooked top and visible grill marks.
  3. Carefully flip the salmon and grill another 3–4 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Rest and serve
  1. Remove the salmon from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

For best texture, start with skin-side down and avoid moving the fillets during the first 5–6 minutes—this helps them release cleanly and stay tender. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze up to 1 month (freeze flat, then thaw in the fridge). For a dairy-free and gluten-free swap: keep all seasoning as written and confirm your grill-safe practices; no dairy or gluten ingredients are included here.