KD Guide Service Columbia River Fishing Adventures - Salmon | Steelhead

These are some of my favorite salmon recipes that have been big winners at many a BBQ. As with cooking any fish, the most important thing to remember is: Don't over-cook!

I prefer to remove the skin from the filet, but that is a choice that you will have to make. Cutting them into serving-size portions will make them easier to handle on the grill.

Preheat your grill if it is gas, and if you want to add wood chips for some smoke flavor that is always good. Cook the fish over a medium to high heat for about 5 min on one side, then turn over and cook until done. Do not keep turning over, as the fish will dry out.

I use the fork test; when you can insert a fork without resistance, take the fish off the grill, as it will keep cooking after you remove it from the heat. Having the center a little moist is best, but some people prefer their fish a little drier.

With all of my recipes I recommend using the freshest fish you can get, and always wild-caught as opposed to farm-raised.

Remember: DO NOT OVER-COOK!

Mayo & Mustard

ingredients

4 pieces fish, about 6 oz each
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp spicy brown mustard
1 tbsp olive oil
garlic
Mrs Dash Original
seasoned salt

preparation

Pat fish dry with paper towel.
Mix together mayonnaise, mustard, and olive oil.
With a pastry brush, cover the entire fish piece with the mixture.
Sprinkle fish with garlic, Mrs. Dash, and seasoned salt, to taste.
Cook over a medium to high heat for about 5 min on one side, then turn over and cook until done.

This recipe also works well with halibut.

Seseame Seed Oil

ingredients

3 pieces fish, about 6 oz each
3 tbls sesame seed oil
1/4 tsp garlic
1/4 tsp ginger

preparation

Pat fish dry with a paper towel.
Mix together sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
With a pastry brush, paint the entire fish piece; let stand for about ½ hour before grilling.
Cook over a medium to high heat for about 5 minutes on one side, then turn over and cook until done.

Butter & Dill

ingredients

3 tbsp butter, melted
garlic
dill
seasoned salt

preparation

Pat fish dry with paper towel.
With a pastry brush, brush the fish with the melted butter.
Sprinkle with garlic, dill, and seasoned salt, to taste.
Cook over a medium to high heat for about 5 minutes on one side, then turn over and cook until done.

Try substituting Italian seasoning for the dill for a nice change.

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Salmon Recipes

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Mayo & Mustard

Seseame Seed Oil

Butter & Dill