Your grilled salmon recipe will be done when it starts flaking easily.
Grill mat salmon recipe.
Flip the fish over and cook for an additional 3 to 6 minutes until it reaches the desired temperature 125 f for medium fish or 145 f for a fish that flakes more.
After about 4 minutes the salmon should release easily from the grill grates.
This allows the brown sugar to glaze the fish and seal in the moisture.
Then after about 7 minutes flip the fish over with the skin side down facing the hot coals.
Place the salmon directly on the grill grates skin side down and place the cover on the grill.
Work with the spatula to separate the skin from the meat.
Place your salmon on the grill set to medium heat diagonally this will make it easier to flip later.
Allow 6 to 8 minutes depending on the thickness.
Season salmon with salt and pepper.
If you prefer crispier skin place the fish skin side down.
Don t worry about sticking to the grill the oil in the recipe help to make this not a problem.
You can place filets with skin right onto your grill mat skin.
My only suggestion is to grill the fish flesh side down first facing the hot coals.
Tips for salmon success.
Well cooked fillets appear opaque with a tender and flaky textured meat.
Most of the cooking will take place on the skin side.
Open the grill lid and place the salmon skin side down on the hot zone.
Before grilling your salmon or any fish pat each filet dry with a paper towel.
Cook for 8 minutes then flip and cook on other side until salmon is cooked through 6 minutes more.
Chopped salmon is formed into burger patties with the help of a little egg herbs and spices then grilled and served on buns with a fresh and tangy yogurt sauce.
Cover and grill over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side maybe a few more minutes depending on the thickness of your fish.
Place salmon on the grill.
Heat coals gas grill or grill pan to medium heat.
Heat grill and place salmon on grill flesh side down.
Here are some basic pointers for grilling salmon on a grill mat but trust me it s pretty hard to mess up.
Add your desired seasonings or a sprinkle of salt and pepper.