Cooking Salmon On A Griddle

People are always asking me about how to cook Alaskan salmon on the Blackstone Griddle.

Cooking salmon on the griddle is super simple when you use this Blackstone Griddle recipe for Alaskan salmon. Although, the majority of the credit goes to the wild fish itself.

frozen alaskan salmon box

What Makes Alaskan Salmon Different?

Wild Alaskan seafood is in a category of its own. It's firmer, milder, and more flavorful than any farm-raised fish.

Today, we're cooking salmon from Catch Sitka Seafoods, based in Sitka, AK.

Along with the superior taste of this salmon, I like the idea that there are real people catching our food who take pride in what they do and enjoy sharing it with others.

I've actually gotten to know some of these fishermen personally and to say that they take pride in their wild salmon harvest is an understatement.

This recipe pays respect to how the fisherman cooks king salmon or sockeye salmon. Cooked properly, Alaskan salmon flakes easily, and won't stick to the grill.

fisherman with Alaskan Salmon

Living in Montana, it's not always easy for me to get good seafood. Fortunately for me, Catch Sitka can literally have fish headed to me within a couple of hours of catching it.

Is Alaskan Salmon Good For You?

Alaskan salmon is packed with good things for your body.

One thing I love about Alaskan salmon cooked on the Blackstone Griddle is that it is not only simple to make, but it's packed with Omega-3 fatty acids.

Along with the beneficial aminos, this salmon comes with a delicious cocktail of vitamins D, A, E, B6, B12, niacin, and riboflavin. Wild Pacific salmon is considered one of the healthiest to eat, which is nice!

How to grill salmon

Fortunately for us, salmon is close to perfect for cooking on the grill. As long as the fish is patted dry with a paper towel, it will brown up nicely. If you don't have a griddle you can place the salmon in foil and cook it directly on the grill grates.

Surprisingly, you can get similar results by doing this and lowering the grill lid to keep the heat inside the grill while cooking. It's even more delicious if you give the salmon a splash of lemon juice or soy sauce after cooking for an additional pop of flavor.

How long does this recipe take to cook?

This recipe comes together quickly and is ready to eat in about half an hour. It's perfect for a light lunch, elegant dinner, or even make-ahead meal prep.

salmon cooked on griddle

Grilled Salmon Recipe

Wild Alaskan salmon cooks up quickly when you follow this Blackstone Griddle recipe.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Preheating your griddle 12 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Blackstone Grill Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 63 kcal

Griddle

2 4-oz salmon filets
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons Soy Vay teriyaki
1 tablespoon cooking oil

Place your salmon skin-side down on a cutting board or work surface and run your fingers along the flesh side
If you feel any pin bones in the salmon, use kitchen plyers or tweezers to remove them from the fish and discard
Flip the fish over, flesh side down
Using a sharp knife, score the skin side with diagonal hashes in 2-3 locations. This will help it sit flat while cooking
Evenly sprinkle half the salt on each of the two filets on all exposed meat (not skin)
Preheat your griddle to medium-high heat (375-400F) for 15 minutes
Put the cooking oil on your griddle and spread into about a 10-inch area
Place the fish skin-side down on the griddle and cook for about 4 minutes
Flip the fish and cook with the skin up for 2 minutes
If your fish can be flipped on its side, cook each side for an additional minute. If not just cook skin side up for 4 minutes total.
Turn off the heat on the griddle and pour the teriyaki sauce evenly over the filet
If desired, cover the sauced fish with a basting dome and allow it to rest on the griddle for an additional 2 minutes
Serve immediately

This salmon dish is delicious served hot or cold. It's perfect for meal prep and can be served up to three days after cooking.

The skin is simply removed after cooking with this method by peeling it away.

If you like crispy skin, it will get crispy while cooking, but you can also remove it and place it back on the griddle for some extra crunch.

Calories: 63 kcal Protein: 1 g Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 1 mg Sodium: 1163 mg Potassium: 5 mg Vitamin A: 1 IU Calcium: 1 mg Iron: 1 mg

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A similar version of this recipe debuted in my book The Flippin' Awesome Backyard Griddle Cookbook. If you like seafood on the griddle, this seared scallop recipe is worth checking out. For people who love shrimp, this play on a shrimp burger uses rice for a bun and makes a delicious open-faced sandwich.

You can find a variety of Blackstone Griddle recipes here that are all delicious and simple to make.

Now that you've mastered Alaskan salmon you should try this recipe for shrimp and scallops! It won't disappoint.

If you try any of these recipes, let me know! I'd be honored if you drop me a comment or email.

If you've been thinking about getting a griddle, Blackstone now has an air fryer built into their griddle and another one that runs on electric power rather than gas. Both of these offerings are worth checking out!

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