BBQ Grilled Salmon Recipe with Peach and Cucumber Salsa

finished grilled bbq salmon recipe with peach cucumber salsa on a plateThis BBQ grilled salmon recipe makes a frequent appearance on my back patio all summer long. It’s easy, it’s quick start-to-finish, and you can’t beat a smoky BBQ sauce against a cool fruity salsa.

You’re just minutes away from a simple and delicious meal the entire family will enjoy! We topped this simple BBQ salmon with a peach and cucumber salsa, but you can use any type of topping you choose! To mix it up, brush the salmon with Hawaiian BBQ or Mango Jalapeno BBQ Sauce.

How to make BBQ salmon

In a small bowl, combine the peach, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. Season with a sprinkle of salt and squeeze of lime. Set aside.

For the salmon first slice it into 4 sections. Then, in a small bowl, combine the avocado oil, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush the oil mixture all over each of the salmon portions.

salmon cut into sections for grilled bbq salmon with peach and cucumber salsa recipe

Preheat your grill to medium heat. Once the grill is hot, spray the salmon with avocado oil. Place the salmon on the grates skin side up. Grill for about 2-3 minutes, then flip over. While the salmon is grilling skin side down, take half of the BBQ sauce and brush it on top of the salmon. Remember, salmon cooks quickly you’ll only need 2-3 minutes per side.

grilled salmon brushing with bbq sauce

When the salmon reaches your desired doneness, carefully remove the salmon and brush additional sauce on top of the salmon. Top with the peach salsa and enjoy.

finished grilled bbq salmon recipe with peach cucumber salsa on a plate

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finished grilled bbq salmon recipe with peach cucumber salsa on a plate

BBQ Salmon Recipe


  • Author: Mark's Daily Apple
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Warm, smoky grilled BBQ salmon served with a cool peach and cucumber salsa


Ingredients

Scale

Salmon

1 lb. wild sockeye salmon

1 tbsp. Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/4 cup Primal Kitchen BBQ Sauce

Peach Salsa

1 chopped peach

1 chopped medium cucumber

1/3 cup chopped cilantro

1/4 cup chopped red onion

Optional: squeeze of lime


Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the peach, cucumber, red onion and cilantro. Season with a sprinkle of salt and squeeze of lime. Set aside.
  2. Slice your salmon into 4 sections. In a small bowl, combine the avocado oil, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Brush the oil mixture all over each of the salmon portions.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Once the grill is hot, spray the salmon with avocado oil. Place the salmon on the grates skin side up. Grill for about 2-3 minutes, then flip over. While the salmon is grilling skin side down, take half of the BBQ sauce and brush it on top of the salmon. When the salmon reaches your desired doneness, carefully remove the salmon and brush additional sauce on top of the salmon. Top with the peach salsa and enjoy.

Notes

The ideal grilling temperature for salmon is 375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

For internal temperature, the USDA says that the thickest part of fish and shellfish should be 145 degrees F. A lot of people like salmon a little less well done, and will instead aim for 110-125 degrees F.

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 6
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 238.4
  • Sugar: 5.4 g
  • Sodium: 445.3 mg
  • Fat: 11.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7.9 g
  • Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 25.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 72.6 mg
  • Net Carbs: 6.17 g

Keywords: grilled salmon recipe, bbq salmon recipe, how to cook grilled salmon

About the Author

Priscilla Chamessian

A food blogger, recipe developer, and personal chef based in Missouri, Priscilla specializes in low-carb, Paleo, gluten-free, keto, vegetarian, and low FODMAP cooking. See what she’s cooking on Priscilla Cooks, and follow her food adventures on Instagram and Pinterest.

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