Cooking salmon on the grill is simple, and you can rub the fish with garlic and herbs to give it flavoring. Salmon is a fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids and B-complex vitamins. It is also a good source of amino acids, digestible proteins that promote the growth and health of all cells in your body. The omega-3 fatty acids present in salmon help reduce cholesterol and have an overall beneficial effect on your cardiovascular system, as they help maintain flexible cardiac muscles, veins and arteries. Omega-3 fatty acids also help reduce inflammation in your digestive system.
Step 1
Turn your grill on to high before you prepare your salmon so that it is very hot by the time you are ready to put your salmon steaks on the grill.
Step 2
Peel and chop one clove of garlic per salmon steak and put in a bowl. Add extra-virgin olive oil and your choice of herbs and mix well to create an oil that you will use to season your fish. Herbs you may consider using include fresh rosemary, ground black pepper, dry crushed oregano and thyme.
Step 3
Place your salmon steaks on a flat plate and drizzle your garlic and herb olive oil on top, allowing chunks of herbs and garlic to fall onto your fish. Rub the oil, garlic chunks and herbs into the flesh of your salmon.
Step 4
Repeat the drizzling of the oil on the other side of your steaks and let them sit for five to 10 minutes so they take on the flavors of your oil mixture. Do not salt your salmon at this point, as this may cause the salt to absorb the juices of the fish and make it dry.
Step 5
Place your salmon steaks on the grill, and turn them once the grill marks are dark on the flesh of the fish, approximately two minutes.
Step 6
Grill the other side for an additional two minutes and remove from the grill.
Step 7
Sprinkle ground sea salt on top and serve immediately or let it cool and refrigerate until you are ready to eat. You can pull the salmon apart to add it to salads.
Tips and Warnings
- Choose wild-caught versus farmed salmon when you have the option, as farmed salmon is known to contain traces of contaminants that may be harmful to your health, the Washington State Department of Health notes.
Things You'll Need
- Salmon steaks
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Garlic
- Herbs
- Bowl
- Flat plate
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