Make perfectly cooked salmon on the Blackstone Griddle in no time at all! It’s a quick and easy healthy recipe, perfect for lunch or dinner. This Blackstone salmon recipe is super flavorful and you’ll love the crispy skin!
Easy Blackstone Salmon Recipe
Make the most tender and flaky salmon on a griddle? Seems too good to be true!
Making Salmon on the flat top grill comes out so flavorful and tender! It’s my new favorite way to make teriyaki salmon. It cooks so quick and doesn’t dry out!
I made this salmon recipe on my portable Blackstone Griddle, which I took out of my RV. It’s the perfect size if you’re cooking for 1-2 people.
Cooking fish on the Blackstone Griddle can seem intimidating, but it’s not! In this post I give you step by step directions for making perfect griddled salmon every time!
Ever since I got my 5th wheel RV last year I’ve been making more and more quick and easy recipes. Whether it’s a Blackstone Griddle recipe like this one or an easy air fryer recipe. I’m all about the simple recipe life!
I even lived full time in my RV for 3 months, and with the limited cabinet space I started making healthy recipes with few ingredients like this Blackstone salmon.
Why you’ll love this delicious recipe
Quick and easy recipe – make perfectly cooked salmon in less than 15 minutes
High in protein and healthy omega 3 fatty acids
Dairy Free and Paleo recipe
Ingredients
Avocado oil: I use avocado oil or an animal fat to coat the Blackstone so that the salmon does not stick to the grill. Avocado oil and animal fats such as tallow, lard and duck fat are good for cooking at high temperatures. If you don’t have any of the above you can use, butter, ghee or olive oil.
Wild caught fresh salmon fillets with skin: high in omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamins A, C, D, E, niacin and vitamin B12. You can use salmon with skin or without skin
Teriyaki sauce: in this recipe I used my homemade honey paleo teriyaki sauce (coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, no brown sugar, and tapioca flour instead of corn starch), but any teriyaki sauce will work.
Tips & Tricks
Make sure to oil the Blackstone Griddle so that the piece of fish doesn’t stick to the grill. Especially so if you’re using salmon without the skin on it.
Be sure to not over cook the salmon! Use a meat thermometer or infrared thermometer and make sure to remove the salmon from the griddle when the internal temperature reaches 145F. There’s nothing worse than dry over-cooked fish!
If you don’t have a griddle you can also make this salmon on the stove top. I recommend using a cast iron skillet.
How to cook salmon on Blackstone Griddle
Cooking salmon on a Blackstone is incredibly easy. Salmon on the griddle makes deliciously crispy salmon skin. Enjoy this easy nutritious fish on the Blackstone recipe.
First cut your salmon into 5-6 ounce filets
Next check your salmon filets for pin bones. If you find any, remove them. If they’re super hard try using tweezers or even pliers (make sure they’re ones you only use in the kitchen)
Next preheat your blackstone griddle to 375-400F.
Add the oil to the flat top grill once hot.
Then add the salmon filets skin side down and cook for 3 minutes.
Next flip and cook flesh side down for 2 minutes.
Flip back to skin side down and pour teriyaki sauce over the salmon. Let cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the salmon comes to an internal temperature of 145F.
Remove from griddle and serve.
cut salmon into 3 ~5oz filetsplace salmon on the griddle skin side downflip the salmon and cook flesh side downbaste salmon with honey paleo teriyaki saucelet teriyaki sauce thickenremove salmon from griddle
Stove top directions
If you don’t have a griddle you can easily make this paleo salmon recipe on a cast iron skillet. First heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add the avocado oil.
Next, place the salmon skin side down on the cast iron skillet and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Flip over once again (skin side down) and add teriyaki sauce.
Let sauce thicken for 1-2 minutes. Remove the salmon once the internal temperature reaches 145F.
Store leftover salmon in a glass airtight container for up to 2 days. Have this delicious meal for lunch the next day!
How to reheat
Reheat the salmon in the microwave. Remove the lid of the storage container or transfer to a plate and cook for 1.5-2 minutes.
FAQs
Can you eat salmon skin?
You can eat the salmon skin. Many sushi restaurants actually have crispy salmon skin on the menu. Salmon skin is rich in fat soluble vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids!
How long does this recipe take to cook?
If you’re using store bought teriyaki or already have the paleo teriyaki sauce prepared, this recipe is done in less than 15 minutes.
Which side of the salmon should I cook first?
This depends on who you ask. I cook mine skin side down first because I like my salmon skin to become crispy.
Should I flip the salmon over on the Blackstone Griddle?
Yes! Especially if your salmon is thick. This will ensure that the salmon will be cooked throughout and to an internal temperature of 145F
How to tell when salmon is done
When the salmon becomes a light pink in color and it reaches an internal temperature of 145F when checked with a meat thermometer.
What temperature should I cook salmon on a griddle
Pre-heat your griddle to 375-400F to cook salmon on the griddle. This is about medium heat to medium high heat depending on your griddle type.
Can I cook salmon on a griddle
Yes. Simply oil the griddle. Then add the salmon skin side down. Cook for about 3 minutes. Flip, cook for an additional 2 minutes. Flip again and add any sauces. Let cook for 1-2 minutes or until salmon reaches 145F.
Make perfectly cooked salmon on the Blackstone Griddle in no time at all! It’s a quick and easy healthy recipe, perfect for lunch or dinner. This Blackstone salmon recipe is super flavorful and you’ll love the crispy skin!
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 7 minutesmins
Total Time 12 minutesmins
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 277kcal
Instructions
First cut your salmon into 5-6 ounce filets
Next check your salmon filets for pin bones. If you find any, remove them. If they’re super hard try using tweezers or even pliers (make sure they’re ones you only use in the kitchen)
Next preheat your blackstone griddle to 375-400F. This is about medium high on mine.
Add the oil to the flat top grill once hot.
Then add the salmon filets skin side down and cook for 3 minutes.
Next flip and cook flesh side down for 2 minutes.
Flip back to skin side up and pour teriyaki sauce over the salmon. Let cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the salmon comes to an internal temperature of 145F.
Remove from griddle and serve.
Notes
Serve with grilled vegetables. Store any leftovers in a glass airtight container.
Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian
