Easy Recipe for BBQ Salmon

A good, basic recipe for BBQ salmon is something every recipe box should have. This one takes just a few minutes to prepare before you can pop the fish onto the barbecue, and it uses simple ingredients that most people will have readily available at home. It has a touch of sweetness that goes really well with the barbecued salmon.

What You Need

• 2 lb salmon fillet
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup of lemon juice
• 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges, for garnish

Preparing the Salmon

• Rinse the salmon under cold, running water and pat dry thoroughly.

• Rub the salmon with the salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon zest.

• Combine the water, lemon juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and olive oil and stir until the brown sugar is completely dissolved.

• Place the seasoned fish and the marinade together in a big ziplock bag. Turn to coat, then marinate in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.

• Remove the salmon from the marinade, and gently shake to remove excess. Discard the used marinade.

Barbecuing the Salmon

• Set up the barbecue for indirect heat.

• Preheat the BBQ to medium-high heat (around 375-400 degrees F).

• Grease the cooking grate.

• Barbecue the salmon for about 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until the fish flakes easily. Turn once during cooking.

Variations: add a handful or two of alder wood chips to the hot coals to add flavor, or grill the fish on a cedar or alder plank.

Serve immediately with lemon wedges for garnish. If you prefer, this recipe for BBQ salmon can also be cooked in foil for easier handling (or use a BBQ fish grill basket). Check out some side dishes for BBQ to go with your meal, as well as some general tips on how to barbecue fish.