Grilled Salmon Recipe

Grilled Salmon

Contributed by: Melinda

salmon fillets
butter or margarine melted with minced garlic and a fresh summer herb such as Parsley, Cilantro or Tarragon

Prepare the grill to medium heat
The skin on the fillet makes a perfect "pan" to cook on.
Brush top of fillet with butter mixture
Place on hot grill directly over coals
When the edges of the fillet begin to turn white, use a barbeque spatula to shift the fillet off the coals slightly to the side - DON'T TURN THE FILLET OVER
Brush again with melted butter
Cover the grill and cook until the center meat is no longer translucent - be careful not to overcook
Remove from grill, brush with melted butter and sprinkle a little bit of lemon juice over the top

Dried oak or fruitwood twigs that have been soaked in water for 30 minutes can be added on top of the charcoal just before placing the salmon on the grill. This adds an excellent smokey flavor to the fish.

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