Grilled Blackened Salmon (Steaks) Recipe

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Grilled Blackened Salmon (Steaks) Recipe

A grilled blackened salmon recipe with the rich, herbal, and earthy flavor of blackening seasoning. Quick and easy grilled salmon recipe.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Resting Time10

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American, pacific northwest, seafood

Keyword: blackened salmon, blackened salmon recipe, grilled blackened salmon, grilled blackened salmon fillet

Servings: people

Author: Mary Cressler

Cost: $25

Equipment

1 Fish Spatula

Ingredients

4 pre-cut salmon fillets, approx ⅓ pound for each fillet, pin bones removed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup blackened seasoning

Instructions

Preheat Grill: Prepare grill for direct (or one zone) cooking using lump charcoal. Target 450 – 500 degrees Fahrenheit over direct heat. Typically this means your dome thermometer is at 400 – 425 degrees F.
Season Salmon: Apply the olive oil to the salmon fillets. Liberally apply the dry rub, about 1 tablespoon per fillet.
Grill Salmon: Place the salmon, flesh side down, over the direct heat. Grill for approx 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, gently nudge the salmon using a fish spatula to see if it will release from the grill grate. If it’s still sticky, check again after another minute. The salmon should release easily when the proper sear has occurred. Flip and grill over direct heat for additional 6 minutes or until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 135 degrees for medium salmon. See notes for temperature guide.
Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes to allow for carry over cooking. Optional: Finish with a squeeze of grilled lemon, and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

When buying salmon:

Plan 1/3 pound per person pre cook weight
Ask the fish monger to remove the pin bones
Look for Chinook (or King), or Atlantic salmon

When is salmon done? You can cook salmon like steak based on your preference of texture and flavor. We like our salmon cooked to medium rare. The USDA recommends cooking salmon to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a good instant read thermometer like the Thermoworks Thermapen One (product review) for the most accurate temperature.

Rare - 120 - 130
Medium Rare - 130 - 140
Medium - 140 - 150
Medium Well - 150 - 160 - Not recommended
Well Done - > 160 - Not recommended

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