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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 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter (or ghee)
  • lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

Instructions

For cooktop:

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

  • Preheat grill to 400 degrees.
  • 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!