Delicious Grilled Salmon Steaks

These delicious grilled salmon steaks are sweet, smoky, and perfectly juicy — an easy summer grill recipe that turns fresh fish into a family favorite.

These delicious grilled salmon steaks are a summertime staple around here. We love this perfectly cooked fish on the grill.

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We have been making all kinds of delicious fresh fish recipes this summer, like this grilled halibut recipe and this camping fish taco recipe.

Fish has become a staple in our diet as we have all picked up an avid interest in fishing! Most of our fish recipes are made using fresh fish that we have caught.

Grilled Salmon Steaks

Ingredients

• Salmon steaks – Thick, meaty salmon steaks hold up beautifully on the grill and stay tender and flaky when cooked just right.
• Bourbon (or dark alcohol of choice) – Adds a rich, smoky depth to the marinade that pairs perfectly with grilled salmon (don’t worry, it cooks off!).
• Brown sugar – Brings a touch of sweetness that balances the bourbon and helps create that irresistible caramelized exterior.
• Garlic cloves, minced – Fresh minced garlic adds bold flavor and balances the sweetness of the marinade.
• Orange juice – A splash of citrus brightens the dish and helps tenderize the salmon while adding a fresh summer flavor.
• Parsley, for garnish – A simple, fresh garnish that adds color and a pop of freshness.

Instructions

1. Rinse and pat the salmon steaks dry with paper towel.

2. Mix together bourbon and brown sugar in a large baking dish.

3. Place steaks in the dish and use a spoon to cover each one with the marinade mixture.

4. Sprinkle fresh garlic over the steaks and squeeze the juice from half of an orange over top.

5. Refrigerate for at least two hours.

6. Heat the grill to 400 degrees F.

7. Cook the steaks for 5 minutes on each side.

8. Top with fresh parsley and serve.

We love this paired with grilled vegetables, like fresh green beans or asparagus topped with cheese sauce. I (Heather) am a salmon-loving convert after tasting this yummy recipe for the first time and now we have it once a week at least.

We’ve also experimented with a few variations and used Swerve brown sugar sweetener for a low carb version of this dish.

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Camping Essentials for Grilling

• I love using these non-stick T-fal Frying Pans for all of my sauteing.
• These silicone tongs are perfect for flipping and grasping food.
• This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
• These grilling bags make clean up a breeze and these parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging.

We recently returned from an epic fishing trip to Prince Rupert and were lucky enough to bring home tons of fresh salmon and halibut. Costco has great deals on fresh salmon as well.

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