Grilled salmon: the recipe for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner

Preheat your boiler for several minutes. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or oil. Combine all ingredients except the salmon in a bowl, whisking well.

Dip the salmon fillets into the sauce, making sure to coat them evenly.

Arrange the salmon on the baking sheet, then grill for 10 to 15 minutes.

After grilling, it should be golden brown and the flesh should be well cooked and opaque.

Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.

Is it better to bake or grill salmon?
Both baked and grilled salmon are delicious, so the cooking method you choose is entirely a matter of personal preference. If you use your grill, the heat will come from the top of your oven, making it perfect for cooking food quickly and getting that beautiful brown color and sensational crispiness. Baking and grilling are two quick ways to cook salmon. If you opt to bake, set your oven to 375°F and bake the fish for 15 to 20 minutes.

The best variations of grilled salmon
Add a little cayenne pepper to the marinade to increase the heat. About ¼ to ½ teaspoon will do the trick.

Replace the parsley with rosemary or the thyme with oregano.

Make a cilantro-lime marinade by substituting lime for lemon and using fresh cilantro in place of the parsley and thyme.

For Asian-style salmon, add 1 tablespoon minced ginger and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil to the marinade. Replace the spring onions with thyme, reserving a little for garnish.

Method
Preheat your boiler for several minutes. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or oil.

Combine all ingredients except the salmon in a bowl, whisking well.

Dip the salmon fillets into the sauce, making sure to coat them evenly.

Arrange the salmon on the baking sheet, then grill for 10 to 15 minutes. It should be golden brown and the flesh should be well cooked.

Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.

Remarks
To make grilled salmon, high heat is key. Not only does it cook the salmon quickly, but it also gives the fillets a wonderful caramelization. Broiler temperatures can range from 450°F to 550°F, with most falling between 500 and 550°F. If your grill is on the lower end of the spectrum, let it preheat a little longer and cook the salmon for a few extra minutes, depending on how well done you like it.