Salmon on Blackstone

Cooking Salmon on Blackstone creates a simple and delicious dinner. With a cooking time of less than six minutes, this flavorful fish needs to be on your meal-planning radar. Use this recipe as a healthy way to create an easy weeknight meal. 

If you've always wanted to cook the perfect same, you're in the right place. The hot surface of the Blackstone is a great option for quickly searing both sides of the salmon to perfection. The best thing about the way that the salmon cooks is that the salmon fillets don't lose their tenderness and retain all that delicious flavor. I've cooked salmon on the stovetop, in the air fryer, and in the oven, and I think that this is the best way, hands down. 

For the best results, use fresh salmon fillets. You can then create a healthy meal with simple sides like riced cauliflower and cooked green beans. Pairing with sweet potatoes is also a great option that helps present a few different flavors on the plate. 

Speaking of easy fish recipes, be sure to check out my Smoked Swordfish for a great option. You'll love how well the smoky flavor pairs with the swordfish. 

Ingredients 

• Salmon fillets - You can use fresh or frozen fillets for this simple recipe. 
• Salt - Season both sides of the fish. 
• Black pepper - Add this to both sides of the salmon. 
• Butter - Used as a topping to help add flavor and moisture to the cooked salmon. 
• Lemon zest - For a pop of citrus flavoring. 
• Cilantro - Perfect for a fresh topping and good bright coloring.
• Garlic - For flavor. 

How To Make Salmon On Blackstone

Step One: Preheat the griddle to medium-high heat. 

Step Two: Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.

Step Three: Place the salmon on the grill and cook for 2.5 minutes on each side. Remove the salmon once an internal temperature of 115 degrees is reached.

Step Four: Serve with the compound butter. 

Variations 

• Drizzle with olive oil - Even though it's not needed, you can add a little bit of olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil on the salmon skin side before cooking. 
• Add seasonings - If you want to add more than just salt and pepper, you can add some garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or any other of your favorite herbs. 
• Top with fresh lemon juice - Citrus fruits pair really well with this healthy fish, so squeezing a bit of lemon juice on top adds a lot of great flavor. Don't forget to top with a bit of fresh dill! 
• Be creative with the side dishes - Even though the salmon is the star of the dinner show, you can easily pair this dish with so many side dish recipes. Homemade biscuits, steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes - you name it. 

Try this Basil & Lemon Blackstone Shrimp next!

Common Questions

How do I remove excess moisture from salmon fillets before cooking them? 

You don't want the salmon to be super soggy or wet when trying to cook it. Putting the salmon with a fresh paper towel is an easy way to remove excess moisture so that it's ready to cook. 

Just be sure to pat the salmon quickly to dry it off so that you don't have any bits of paper towel sticking to the salmon. If that happens, you'll have to rinse off the salmon and start the drying-off process all over again. 

How do I know when the salmon is done cooking?

The only way to be sure that the salmon is fully cooked is to use an instant-read thermometer. Insert the tip of the thermometer into the flesh side of the fish, and make sure that it reads at least 115 degrees. 

Please note that depending on the thickness of the salmon, the cooking time will vary. Thinner times will take 2.5-ish minutes per side, while thicker pieces may take 3-4 minutes per side. 

​This is why using a meat thermometer is the easiest way to ensure that the salmon is cooked to the right temperature. 

How do I store leftovers of this Blackstone griddle recipe? 

While I think that salmon has the best flavor when eaten fresh, you can store leftovers for later. Let each side of the salmon cool down to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container. Keep the leftovers in the fridge and eat within 1-2 days. 

You can place the salmon back on the griddle to reheat or reheat it low and slow in the oven. The microwave is a fast option as well. 

Use up leftovers in this decadent Salmon Stuffed Shells recipe!

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