Discover some delicious salmon recipes for your grill and smoker, from classic, smoky fillets to tender cedar plank salmon, and so much more.

Salmon Recipes for the Grill and Smoker

From flaky fillets with crispy, caramelized edges to tender, melt-in-your-mouth smoked salmon, these grilled and smoked salmon recipes will help you master this versatile fish. Whether you’re craving the bold kick of blackened seasoning, the sweet-smoky notes of maple glazes, or the bright pop of fresh herbs and citrus, you’ll find your perfect recipe here. Each one balances the natural richness of salmon with carefully selected ingredients, so yo can be sure every bite is moist, tender, and absolutely delicious. From quick weeknight dinners to show-stopping dishes for special occasions, this collection has it all. Find your favorite so you can cook perfect salmon every time.

Grilled Salmon Recipes

Grilling salmon brings out its natural flavors while adding those coveted smoky notes everyone loves. With your favorite charcoal or gas grill, these recipes will help you achieve perfectly grilled salmon every time.

Grilled Blacked Salmon

If you want bold, savory flavors with a careful balance of heat, this perfectly Grilled Blacked Salmon delivers. It’s ready in just 30 minutes, so it’s an excellent choice for busy weeknights that doesn’t sacrifice flavor for convenience.

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Grilled Cilantro Lime Salmon

Fresh cilantro and tangy lime combine for a marinade that adds bright, vibrant notes while simultaneously enhancing the natural flavors of this Grilled Cilantro Lime Salmon. Garlic and red pepper flakes bring depth and gentle heat, and you create a simple and delicious dish as a result.

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Grilled Lemon Parmesan Crusted Salmon

This impressive Grilled Lemon Parmesan Crusted Salmon creates a golden, crispy crust so you seal in the flavor. With under 10 ingredients and 20 minutes of cooking, you get a restaurant-quality dish to leave your guests satisfied, and you feeling like a salmon master.

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Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Seasoning

The classic flavors of fresh dill and bright lemon work in harmony to boost the natural richness of this Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Seasoning. This simple combination proves that sometimes the easiest recipes give you the most memorable results.

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Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

A sweet and savory teriyaki marinade creates a beautiful glaze while keeping this Grilled Teriyaki Salmon moist and tender. This balance of the marinade lets both the sauce and the natural salmon flavors shine in every bite.

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Grilled Whole Salmon with Lemon and Shallots

If you’ve never experienced the beautiful presentation of Grilled Whole Salmon, this is a must-try recipe. Sweet shallots, zesty lemon, and fresh dill infuse your fish with rich flavors while the grill adds smoky notes.

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Maple Bourbon BBQ Salmon

Four simple ingredients combine for a sweet and smoky glaze that is sure to turn an ordinary weeknight meal into an extraordinary Maple Bourbon BBQ Salmon. You can whip up this luscious salmon in less than 30 minutes, so it’s certain to end up in your rotation.

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Smoked Salmon Recipes

Smoking your salmon infuses it with complex wood-fired flavors that complement its natural sweetness. Whether you’re using a pellet grill, or an electric or offset smoker, low and slow cooking with the right wood choice creates tender, flaky salmon with an irresistible smokiness.

Smoked Salmon with Maple Orange Glaze

The combination of maple sweetness, citrus brightness, and wood smoke creates complex layers of flavor in this Smoked Salmon with Maple Orange Glaze. This recipe takes time, but the melt-in-your-mouth result makes it worth every minute.

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Cold Smoked Salmon

Cold Smoked Salmon is a delicacy that tastes even better when you make it yourself. The process takes a little patience, but the reward is some of the best smoked salmon out there. It’s smoky, velvety, salty, and absolutely perfect when served with bagels and cream cheese.

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Spiced Citrus Salmon on the Smoker

Holiday-inspired spices and citrus notes create a unique flavor profile, so this Spiced Citrus Salmon work year-round. It’s as at home on a holiday party table as it is on your summer BBQ menu, and the best part is it’s ready in just over an hour

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Cedar Plank Salmon Recipes

Cedar plank salmon combines the best of both worlds, with the convenience of grilling and the aromatic infusion of wood smoke. As your salmon cooks, the cedar plank releases distinctive flavors that perfectly complement the fish while keeping it moist and tender.

Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Lemon Chive Butter

The combination of cedar smoke and citrus-herb butter creates layers of subtle flavor that enhance your Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon without overwhelming it. When you get a taste of the lemon chive butter, you’ll never go back.

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Cedar Plank Salmon with Mango Salsa

You guests will come for the Cedar Plank Salmon, but they’ll stay for the mango salsa. You get all the rich, woody notes of the cedar plank, but the salsa adds layers and layers of sweet and bright flavor in this one-of-a-kind salmon.

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Easy Salmon Meal Recipes

Sometimes you need dinner on the table without a lot of fuss, which is why I’ve included these all-in-one salmon meals. These recipes cook your salmon and sides all at once, meaning less prep work and easier cleanup. That means more time to enjoy salmon with your family.

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

This Sheet Pan Salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner when you don’t have much time to spend on prep or cooking. The delicious salmon and veggies cook in under 30 minutes on a single pan, so there’s minimal clean up to boot!

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Salmon Foil Packets with Asparagus and Corn

These all-in-one Salmon Foil Packets with Asparagus and Corn provide a full meal while simplifying both cooking and cleanup. Perfect for camping or busy weeknights, the sealed packet keeps the salmon moist while vegetables cook to tender perfection.

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Creative Salmon Recipes

While salmon fillets are delicious, thinking outside the box opens up a world of possibilities. These innovative recipes turn salmon into everything from bite-sized appetizers to unique main dishes. They’re perfect when you want to try something different.

Sticky Salmon Kabobs with Bacon Sauce

These Sticky Bacon and Salmon Kabobs are a little sweet and salty, a little crispy, and altogether mouthwatering! The unique cola and bacon sauce creates an irresistible glaze that will have everyone licking their fingers for every last drop.

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Salmon Burnt Ends

These Salmon Burnt Ends are tender nuggets bursting with so much seafood flavor. They’re slow-smoked in a sweet rub and then glazed over with my homemade maple bourbon glaze for a sweet and savory finishing touch.

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Smoked Salmon Appetizer

Transform cold smoked salmon into a Smoked Salmon Appetizer unlike any other, with lemon-dill cream cheese and a crisp crostini. This impressive yet simple starter combines with my everything-bagel seasoning so your guests get an unforgettable first course.

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Smoked Salmon Dip

Cream cheese and chunks of smoked salmon combine for the base of this undeniably yummy Smoked Salmon Dip. It’s perfect as a dip or spread for game-day parties, so it pairs beautifully with crackers, bread, or crunchy vegetables.

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Salmon Seasoning Recipes

The right seasoning can take your salmon from good to extraordinary. Whether you prefer bold and spicy or subtle and herbal, I’ve got a carefully-crafted seasoning blends to meet your needs. Mix up a batch of your favorite to keep on hand, and you’ll always be ready to create something special.

Sweet & Smoky Salmon Seasoning

This Sweet & Smoky Salmon Seasoning offers a signature blend that adds savory, sweet, and smoky elements, but still maintains your salmon’s light flavor. Keep this versatile seasoning on hand so you’re ready for any salmon cravings.

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Blackened Salmon Seasoning

This Blackened Seasoning is spicy and savory, and, of course, perfectly balanced with herbs and spices. It’s delicious on salmon and other seafood alike, so it’s a perfect addition for those who like that kick of heat.

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Fish & Veggie Rub

Simple pantry items create this do-it-all Fish & Veggie Rub to enhance your salmon (as well as your vegetables). The robust and flavorful blend of common herbs and spices proves when you use the right ingredients, you can create extraordinary flavors.

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Spice Up Your Salmon Recipes with More Rubs and Sauces

These seasonings are just a taste, because I’ve got dozens of recipes for sauces, glazes, seasonings, and rubs you can make right at home. You can find all of them in your Recipe Library, or use the Hey Grill Hey App so you can make shopping lists and meal plans as well. If you don’t feel like starting from scratch, I’ve got plenty of options available for you in the Hey Grill Hey Store. Whether you want to control every element of your salmon flavor, or you just want a reliable product your family will love, I’ve got you covered.

Even More Salmon Recipes

Don’t forget to check out the Salmon Section of the site regularly. I’m always adding new recipes to help you feed the people you love.

Recipes

Smoked Salmon with Maple Orange Glaze

Rubs

Sweet & Smoky Salmon Seasoning

Seafood

Cold Smoked Salmon

Recipes

Smoked Salmon Dip

Salmon How-to Videos, Ideas for Recipes, and More

With this collection of salmon recipes at your fingertips, you can grill or smoke for any occasion. I’ve got awesome instructional videos for all my most popular recipes on my YouTube channel, so you can make them with complete confidence.

Whatever salmon dish you decide to make, don’t forget to share some drool-worthy photos of your results. Make sure you’re following me on Instagram and Facebook, then simply tag @heygrillhey so we can all get inspired to fire up the grill and become a Backyard BBQ Hero.