Get ready to level up your summer barbecues, because this BBQ salmon is simply the best! It’s cooked to smoky, tender perfection and topped with homemade barbecue sauce that will leave your mouth watering. I LOVE salmon. There are so many ways to prepare it, but one of my favorites is to throw it on the grill! And with grilling season in full force, now is the time to try out some new recipes! A few ideas: grilled honey lime salmon, citrus salmon with pineapple salsa, or this grilled salmon with avocado salsa!
BBQ Sauce Salmon
This is a simple salmon recipe that will have you coming back all summer long. This BBQ salmon cooks up to charred, tender perfection and is coated with an easy homemade BBQ sauce. Trust me, this combo will have you licking your plate. It’s so good! This salmon only takes 10 (yes, 10!) minutes to grill up, so it’s perfect if you want dinner in a snap or you’re short on time! Throw it on the grill with some zucchini and you have the perfect summer dinner on your hands. For more great grilling recipes, check out this roundup here!
2 Ingredients
If you already have some salmon filets and barbecue sauce on hand, then you can jump straight to cooking! But here’s what I used to make this amazing dish:
Salmon Filets: I used all 6-ounce salmon filets so they would cook at the same rate. If you use different sized filets, you may need to adjust the cooking time by a minute or two. BBQ Sauce: If you have some leftover BBQ sauce on hand, great! Use it up for this delicious salmon! If not, feel free to pick up a bottle of your favorite sauce or make your own blend from scratch. Homemade barbecue sauce really is a game-changer and I love it because you can customize the flavor to your liking. Check out my full recipe here.
How to Make the Best BBQ Salmon
Whether you’re new to grilling or a cookout veteran, this is the perfect recipe for you! You’ll end up with saucy, tender salmon with minimal time and effort.
Skin-Side Down: Be sure to cook your salmon with the skin side down first. The skin acts as a natural barrier to let the salmon cook through without burning. Only Char for a Minute: By the time you flip your salmon, it will already be cooked through. You only want to cook the meat side down for a minute to get a little extra smoky flavor. Don’t let those filets burn! Don’t Overcook: Your BBQ salmon will continue to cook for a minute or two after you pull it off the grill, so don’t overcook it! This resting time also allows all of the tasty juices to absorb, leaving you with more tender salmon.
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In the Refrigerator: Store salmon filets in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To Reheat: I like to heat up my BBQ salmon in the oven for about 10 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help keep the outside crispy but the inside tender and flaky!
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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