GrillJunkie: Grilled Salmon - Recipe

Grilled Salmon

This is a smoked and grilled salmon recipe using Alder wood. (For smoking process – See Grilling FAQs section) Although Alder wood is preferred when smoking salmon, other wood species such as Mesquite or Hickory will work well, but Alder is less apt to overpower the salmon. The Alder recipe is designed to not overpower the salmon and gives the fish a mild and delicious flavor.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 salmon fillet, skin still on (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
• 3 tablespoons honey, warmed until it pours easily
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon dill weed
• 2 cups alder wood chips, soaked in water

PREPARATION:

Preheat your grill. Mix together the melted butter and the runny honey. Place the cold salmon fillet skin side down and spread the honey/butter mixture over it evenly. Sprinkle with dill weed. Put the wood chips in a smoker box and place on grill.

Place salmon on grill, skin side up over a medium heat. When the salmon skin begins to curl around the edges and the bottom has good grill marks carefully turn. When the meat through the thickest part flakes easily, remove and serve.