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Simple Grilled Salmon Steaks (made indoors or out)

A simple recipe for grilling salmon indoors or out. Great served with a flavorful side dish.

Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled salmon, salmon steaks
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon steaks, about 1" thick
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter (or ghee)
  • lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

Instructions

For cooktop:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season both sides of salmon steaks with generous sea salt and pepper

  2. Heat a grill pan on high heat for 90 seconds. Turn heat down to medium, add olive oil and butter, swirl and then add steaks

  3. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until seared and golden. Place in the oven for five minutes. Remove from oven, allow to rest for a few minutes, serve with lemon wedges if desired.

For Grill:

  1. Preheat grill to 400 degrees.

  2. Brush both sides of salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with desired amount of sea salt and pepper. Place on grill, close lid and cook for 4-5 minutes (until grill marks are established) turn and cook for 4-5 more minutes. Remove from heat and drizzle with melted butter or ghee. Serve!