THIS is How I Get Perfectly Grilled Salmon Every Single Time

Follow my foolproof steps for this easy grilled salmon recipe for a delicious dish that comes together in minutes and, more importantly, it's intact. These cooking techniques repeatedly prove how well they work.

Ingredients for this recipe:

• 2 8-ounce salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Serves 3

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 7 minutes

Procedures:

1. Portion the salmon fillets to the size of your liking.
2. Pat the fish down well on all sides with a paper towel.
3. Next, drizzle on the oil and rub it in to coat it on all sides.
4. Season the fish well with coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper on both sides.
5. Preheat the grill to high heat, which is about 450° to 550°.
6. Once hot, be sure the grill is clean using a grill brush.
7. Oil the grill using a kitchen towel that is saturated with oil and rubbed on using a pair of long tongs.
8. Place the salmon flesh side down and cook for 4 minutes. Do not touch it.
9. Gently flip the salmon over, using a spatula or tongs, or both and cook it for 2 to 3 minutes or until it reaches about 125° internally.
10. Remove the salmon from the grill and add on melted butter and lemon juice and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes.