Salmon on the Griddle

Salmon on the Griddle

This easy salmon recipe is packed full of flavor thanks to a simple homemade seasoning blend and a garlic butter bath. If you love salmon and you need some healthy griddle recipes to make, then try this salmon on the griddle!

Ingredients

  • 5-6 oz salmon filets
    4
  • avocado oil

    or your favorite cooking oil

    1 tbsp
  • butter
    3 tbsp
  • fresh garlic

    thinly sliced

    1 clove
  • juice of
    1
  • kosher salt
    2 tsp
  • black pepper
    1 tsp
  • paprika
    ½ tsp
  • chili powder
    ½ tsp
  • cumin
    ¼ tsp
  • dried dill weed
    ¼ tsp
  • ground cinnamon
    ⅛ tsp
  • onion powder
    ⅛ tsp
  • red cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the seasoning blend by mixing all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Preheat griddle on low until it reaches about 390 - 425 degrees F.

  3. 3

    Add about 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to the griddle surface and spread it around a bit with your spatula.

  4. 4

    Place the seasoned salmon filets on the oiled griddle surface, flesh side down. Allow to cook on the first side untouched for about 6-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your filets. Then flip to the second side, and cover with a melting dome. Continue to cook the filets domed for about 4-5 minutes, or until almost done to your liking. Then remove the dome.

  5. 5

    Turn off the griddle, and add about 2 tablespoons of butter to the griddle surface near the cooked salmon. Add the sliced garlic to the butter and stir it around a bit to create a simple garlic butter. You can also use your bench scraper to chop up the garlic a bit on the griddle. Add the juice of 1 - 1.5 lemons to the garlic and butter. Allow the lemon juice, garlic, and butter to cook for about 1 minute around the salmon. Then, use your spatula to add the garlic butter to the top of your salmon filets.

  6. 6

    When your salmon is done, remove it from the griddle and serve.

Salmon on the Griddle

Salmon on the Griddle

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About this Recipe

Craving a truly flavorful and easy salmon dish perfect for your griddle? This Salmon on the Griddle recipe delivers a memorable meal with minimal fuss, transforming simple fillets into a culinary delight that’s packed with taste.

What sets this easy salmon recipe apart is its thoughtful flavor profile, combining a custom homemade seasoning blend with a luxurious garlic butter bath. The secret lies in a fascinating mix of savory and warm spices, ensuring every bite of your griddle salmon is infused with deep, aromatic goodness that truly stands out.

Prepare to enjoy perfectly cooked salmon, tender and flaky, boasting a beautifully seasoned crust achieved right on your griddle. The blend of kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, chili powder, cumin, dried dill weed, ground cinnamon, onion powder, and a kick of red cayenne pepper creates a rich, complex flavor that's both robust and subtly intriguing. With the fragrant garlic butter, this dish promises a truly satisfying and healthy dining experience, making it a stellar addition to your griddle recipes collection.

This recipe is inherently flexible for your pantry. You can easily tailor the heat level by adjusting the red cayenne pepper to your preference. While salmon is the star, the versatile seasoning and garlic butter could also elevate other lean proteins like chicken breast or firm tofu. Feel free to use your favorite cooking oil if avocado oil isn't on hand, as the recipe suggests.

This flavorful salmon on the griddle makes an excellent centerpiece for a healthy weeknight dinner or an impressive, yet easy, weekend meal. It pairs beautifully with grilled asparagus, roasted potatoes, or a light cucumber salad for a complete and satisfying plate.

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