Chimichurri Grilled Salmon
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One of the easiest and most delicious dinners you’ll make, fresh grilled salmon topped with a flavorful chimichurri sauce. It’s healthy, gluten free and made in just 20 minutes!
Pair this chimichurri salmon with roasted garlic broccolini and cilantro lime cauliflower rice to create a gluten free and low carb meal.
Today’s post is sponsored by Vons and Santa Monica Seafood.
A couple of weeks ago, I joined my friends at Vons to visit Santa Monica Seafood in Costa Mesa, California. We sampled local wild caught Troll King Salmon from Morro Bay, California.
While wild king salmon isn’t available year-round, when you can get it, you should! It has a delicious flavor and is given a “best choice” sustainability rating.
I brought some of this scrumptious King Salmon home with me, lightly seasoned it and tossed it on the grill. I love to grill salmon on foil for easy clean-up and no worries about the fish sticking to the grill. As soon as I removed the salmon from the grill, I spooned my favorite 5 minute Chimichurri Sauce right on top.
This grilled salmon recipe is quick and easy to prepare with minimal ingredients. I prepared it this way to let the flavor of the fish shine through! This is a great recipe for busy weeknights when you’re looking for a fast and fresh meal to make in under 30 minutes.
How to grill salmon
- Heat a gas grill or charcoal grill over medium-high heat (approximately 400°F).
- Place a piece of non-stick foil on the grill grate. You can also use a cedar plank instead of foil for a different flavor. Always be sure to soak the cedar plank for at least an hour before grilling.
- Lightly season the salmon with sea salt and black pepper. For this recipe, I also added a little crushed red pepper to compliment the chimichurri sauce. You can grill the salmon as one large piece, or ask your butcher to slice it into salmon fillets.
- Place the salmon skin side down on the foil, on the hot grill. Grill for 10 minutes per inch of thickness of the salmon. Measure the thickest part of the salmon and gauge your cook time by that thickness.
- Remove the salmon from the grill and top each filet with two tablespoons of chimichurri sauce.
How to know when salmon is cooked
Salmon will become lighter in color and more opaque once it’s cooked. You can also use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the salmon. Salmon should be cooked to a temperature of 110°F for rare, 125°F for medium, or 145°F for well done.
Always remember that even after removing the fish from the grill, the temperature will continue to rise. On average, the salmon will rise an additional 10 degrees after you remove it from the heat source. Take this into consideration when deciding at what temperature to remove the salmon from the grill.
Can I bake this salmon recipe?
Yes! If you don’t have access to a grill, you can bake this salmon in the oven instead of grilling it. Place the salmon on a piece of foil on a baking sheet. Season it, just as you would if you were grilling it.
Place it in a 400°F oven and cook the salmon for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the chimichurri sauce.
What to serve with it
Grilled veggies, salads and roasted veggies are all great sides to serve with grilled fish. Try any or all of these delicious side dishes to pair with grilled salmon.
More salmon recipes
For more great salmon recipes, be sure to check out these fan favorites!
- Bruschetta Salmon – in this recipe, you can bake or grill the salmon. Top it with my famous Tomato Basil Bruschetta for a light, fresh and flavorful meal.
- Pesto Baked Salmon – this salmon recipe is roasted with zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes and pesto. A complete meal made on one pan in under 30 minutes? Sign me up!
- Chipotle Glazed Salmon Tacos – the chipotle honey glaze on this salmon is EVERYTHING! It’s so delicious you can eat it on it’s own or toss it in a tortilla for tacos!
- Lemon Herb Salmon – this light and healthy salmon recipe is perfect for those that love the flavor and zest of lemon!
- Balsamic Glazed Salmon– the balsamic glaze on this salmon is incredibly delicious, making this one of my all-time favorite salmon recipes!
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Chimichurri Grilled Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon, sliced into 2 filets
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons chimichurri sauce, click link for the recipe
Instructions
- Prepare the chimichurri sauce before grilling the salmon.
- Preheat a grill to 400°F (medium to medium high heat).
- Sprinkle the salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes over the salmon.
- Place the salmon on a piece of non-stick foil on the grill.
- Cover the grill and cook the salmon for 10 minutes per one inch of thickness of the salmon. Measure the thickness from the thickest part of the salmon.
- Remove from the grill and top each piece of salmon with 2 tablespoons chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- A cedar plank can be used for grilling the salmon, instead of foil. Always be sure to soak the cedar plank in water for at least an hour before grilling. This will prevent it from catching fire.
- The salmon can be cooked as one large piece of fish or sliced into two filets before grilling.
- Salmon internal grilling temperatures:
- 110°F for rare
- 125°F for medium
- 145°F for well done
- Remember that the internal temperature of the salmon will continue to rise in temperature after it’s removed from the grill. Expect approximately a 10 degree increase after removing it from the heat source.
- This salmon recipe can be baked instead of grilled. Bake in a 400°F oven for 12-15 minutes. Top with the chimichurri sauce after it’s cooked.
Nutrition Facts
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