24 Grilled Salmon Recipes You’ll Make All the Time

If you feel stumped about what to make for dinner, salmon is an option that’s hard not to love: It's healthy, cooks up quickly (whether you bake it, pan-fry it or use another cooking method) and you can flavor it in so many ways. When the weather’s just right, grilling salmon is a must. The hardest part of making grilled salmon is picking a recipe. Lucky for you, we have recipes for cedar plank salmon, marinated salmon, BBQ salmon and more. And for those days when you can’t or don’t want to fire up the outdoor grill, cook your salmon on a cast-iron grill pan for that char-grilled taste you love—without setting foot outside!

Salmon is a terrific option for tacos: It’s meaty, takes on a marinade very well and cooks quickly on the grill. Here a large salmon fillet is given a quick soak in a sweet-and-spicy chili-lime marinade, then grilled until just until cooked through and charred in spots. Grilled peppers and onions add a delicious veggie factor, and the assembled tacos are topped with Cotija and drizzled with a homemade avocado crema for creamy tang. It’s a summery taco with year-round appeal.

Grilled salmon fillets get scored and folded for a striking cross hatch sear then plated over a smashed cucumber salad with fennel, dates and walnuts. A bright lemon and olive oil dressing ties it all together for a dinner that feels both elegant and easy.

Keep up with your healthy lifestyle without missing out on grilling season. These good-for-you salmon fillets boast a brown sugar and mustard glaze. Yum!

Grilled salmon gets topped with a bright basil parsley salsa verde and served over a charred zucchini and orzo salad tossed with grilled lemon and capers. The whole dish comes together on the grill for a fresh summer dinner that eats like a salad and a main in one.

How could it get any better than a tender piece of salmon resting on a juicy slice of pineapple? Tie it all together with a creamy avocado sauce!

The decadent-tasting "good" fat in salmon complements the sweet-spicy Buffalo glaze. The skin gets caramelized and crisp on the grill as the sauce drips onto it. It's truly delicious.

Instead of beef burger, opt for these grilled salmon sandwiches. They make a light, refreshing and delicious meal.

Soy sauce, mustard and garlic work together in perfect harmony to create a simple, sweet-and-savory salmon marinade.

Looking for a spin on the traditional cobb salad? Go summery with grilled salmon and corn (instead of chicken and bacon).

Using a cedar plank to grill salmon is an effortless way to add enormous flavor to your dish.

This easy grilled salmon recipe really is the best -- you get a perfectly cooked, moist and flaky fish with a delicious crispy skin. The flavor profile is salty from the capers, tangy from the lemon, herbaceous from the tarragon, a touch sweet from the brown sugar and packs a bit of spice from freshly ground black pepper. Not surprising, the first key to success is the type of fish you buy. Look for a center-cut piece of salmon that's about 1 1/2 pounds and at least 1 inch thick. The fish should have a subtle and fresh smell, like the sea. Make sure that the salmon skin has been descaled. If you are lucky enough to buy your seafood from a fish counter, you can ask for the scales to be removed. If not, you can remove them by rubbing the dull side of a chef’s knife back and forth over the top of the scales to dislodge them. (The scales will cause the fish to stick to the grill and are unpleasant to eat if you plan to munch on the skin) Last, make sure the skin is completely dry before cooking — leaving the fish uncovered in the refrigerator for an hour before you season it will do the trick.

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with this fun take: grilled salmon. A quick seasoning of cumin, garlic powder and lime juice will give the fish the classic Tex-Mex flavor everyone loves.

Giada knows that a few flavorful ingredients can go a long way. That's why she takes advantage of oranges, capers, fresh herbs and red pepper flakes when she's grilling up these salmon fillets.

Don't be afraid to add some bold flavors to your fish fillets. Salmon can handle it. This recipe calls for toasty cumin, fragrant coriander and bright, citrusy lemon.

You'll have no problem eating healthy with this delicious and satisfying meal. Char-grilled salmon pairs perfectly with ripe, juicy tomatoes and subtly sweet rounds of polenta.

Bobby plays with sweet and savory flavors in a miso marinade that blends together perfectly — and gives the fish a nice, golden-brown finish.

Garam masala is the spice blend you probably didnt' think to add to your grilling rotation — but it works perfectly with salmon. It adds just the right amount of aroma and flavor.

You may have to visit a specialty store for the lemongrass this recipe calls for but trust us, it's worth the trip. Lemongrass adds a citrusy lift — that balances out the savory fish sauce and rich sesame oil.

You won't believe how much flavor your salmon fillets will soak up when they're brushed with a simple syrup made from just a handful of basic ingredients: tea, sugar and aromatic spices.

Take a break from the BBQ sauce and marinate lean salmon fillets in a lemon, garlic, cumin and cayenne mixture. So tasty and ready in just 30 minutes!

The natural richness of salmon and it's high amount of Omega-3's makes it a great choice for a healthy meal that doesn't need much added fat. By stuffing a mixture of fresh herbs into the fillets, through a pocket, the fish is infused with bright flavors. A light glaze during the cooking process is the final touch.

This simple salmon foil pack will inspire you to grill all year round. Instead of four smaller fillets, we cook a big piece and split it up. The lemon, onion, garlic and butter come together to make the perfect sauce.