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How to Grill Salmon

If you’ve never tried to prepare salmon on a charcoal grill, now’s the time to try it. A cedar plank and charcoal grilling add a delicious element of flavor to this popular, omega-rich catch. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is — let’s get started!

What You’ll Need

Before starting, make sure you have everything on this list. We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets.

Fuel and Tools
Ingredients
  • 6 oz. Salmon Fillets
  • Water
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Lemon

How to Prep

  • Soak the cedar plank in water for 2 hours.
  • Run your fingers over the fish, feeling for bones and remove them with kitchen tweezers.
  • Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, or other seasonings to taste.
  • Refrigerate the salmon until the coals are ready — you don’t have to bring the fish fillets to room temp before grilling.

How to Prep

How to Build Your Fire

  • Give your top grill grate a good brushing and set it aside. Pour Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets into a chimney — or pour them in a mound and light. Wait for coals to light fully
  • Once the charcoal turns gray with ash, arrange coals in a Two-Zone Method: coals on one side of the grill and a void on the other.
  • Coals should be at Medium Heat — around 375 to 400°F. How to control the heat when grilling with charcoal.
  • Add the grate and let it heat up.
  • Some cooks like to preheat the cedar plank first, until it starts to crackle and smoke a bit. You can also simply place the plank on with the fish fillets on the cooler side of the grill.

How to Build Your Fire

Grilling Time & Temp

  • Place the plank with the salmon fillets on the cooler side of the grill. Put the lid down, and cook for 13 to 15 minutes without flipping.
  • Cook until the edges are lightly browned or the fish flakes easily, and reaches an internal temp of about 145°F. To check the temperature, stick the tip of your digital meat thermometer into the thickest part of the salmon.
  • When the salmon fillets reach an internal temperature of 145°F, they’re done.

Grilling Time & Temp

The Finish

  • Place the salmon fillets on a platter and serve. Enjoy!

The Finish