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Broiled Salmon With Skin

This easy and quick broiled salmon with skin is marinated with simple lemon pepper seasoning, honey, and olive oil. The fish is tender and delicious and it’s perfect for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal, more importantly, it comes together in under 30 minutes.

In fact, if you are not cooking salmon in the air fryer then the other fastest way to get it from the kitchen to the table is to cook it under a broiler (grill). Serve with homemade tartar sauce and a side of salad.

Salmon can be prepared in many different ways. You can grill it, bake it, or even fry it. But one of the quickest and easiest ways to cook salmon is to broil it.

Broiling salmon is a great way to get that perfect sear on the outside while keeping the inside nice and moist. I have seasoned my salmon with simple storebought lemon pepper seasoning, honey, and lemon with olive oil to help seal all the flavors from the seasoning into the fish.

This is a very simple recipe and a quick way to get dinner to the table using any seasoning you have in your pantry. The fish is marinated for just 15 minutes and it cooks for under 12 minutes too. This broiled salmon is a recipe you will love, salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients that are great for your health.

a plate of broiled salmon fillet with a lemon wedge and a fork.

Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients for your quick broiled salmon recipe. Feel free to use any fish seasoning of choice if you don’t have lemon pepper on hand.

Salmon fillets: I used salmon with skin on it as that is how I prefer to cook my salmon. I believe the skin helps keep all the juice that makes the fish tender. It is easy to remove the skin of salmon once it is cooked, but that being said, you can use skinless salmon if you prefer.

Lemon pepper seasoning: I used store-bought but you can use homemade if you prefer.

Olive oil: substitute with any other cooking oil of choice.

Fresh lemon juice

Honey: substitute with maple syrup or omit if you prefer.

PS: I haven’t listed salt and pepper on the ingredient list because the lemon pepper seasoning I am using today already contained salt and black pepper. That said, if you will be using store-bought seasoning, make sure you read the ingredients so that you can season the salmon accordingly.

ingredients needed to make broiled salmon on a marble surface.

How to broil salmon with skin

Pat the salmon dry with a kitchen paper towel and transfer it to a bowl

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, and lemon pepper seasoning (add salt and pepper if using) until combined.

Pour the marinade over the salmon and carefully mix until the fish is well coated. Leave the salmon to marinate for at least 15 minutes, there is no need to place the salmon back in the fridge at this point.

Turn on the broiler to a high. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with oil.

Arrange the marinated salmon fillets skin side down on the baking sheet and place it under the broiler about 5-6 inches away from the heat.

Broil the salmon for 6-8 minutes or until browned and the internal temperature of the fish registers 140-145F.

When the salmon is cooked through, please remove it from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes (about 3 minutes) before serving.

Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy.

the process shot of cooking broiled salmon.

What can I serve with this recipe

Some of my favorite sides to serve with this easy and delicious fish recipe include roasted vegetables, orzo, seasoned rice, or a simple tomato cucumber salad. More sides to go with your fish are

Cucumber apple salad

Homemade oven chips

Air fryer gnocchi

Gorgonzola gnocchi

Lemon orzo salad with feta

If you are looking for the perfect fish sauce then you should try the following

Creamy dill sauce

Parsley sauce

Lemon butter sauce

How do I store leftovers

Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you would not be using the leftover up within 4 days, you can store it in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 4 months.

What are some tips for cooking salmon

Here are a few of my favorite tips for cooking salmon:

  • Make sure your salmon is at room temperature before cooking. This will help ensure even cooking. Bring the fish out from the fridge about 15-20 minutes before cooking.
  • Preheat your oven or grill before cooking the salmon. This will also help with even cooking.
  • Do not overseason the salmon as it is quite a flavourful fish on its own. While salmon is able to handle a good amount of seasoning, it’s best to keep it simple so that the flavor of the fish can shine through. That being said, don’t forget to season first with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  • Cook the salmon skin-side down if possible. This will help the salmon stay moist and prevent it from drying out.
  • Use a digital meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon. Salmon is best cooked to an internal temperature of 145F/60C. Whatever you do, make sure you do not overcook the fish.
three salmon fillets in a baking sheet with two lemon wedges.
three broiled salmon in a foil lined baking sheet.

Broiled Salmon With Skin

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This easy and quick broiled salmon is marinated with simple lemon pepper seasoning, honey and olive oil. The fish is tender and delicious and it’s perfect for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal, more importantly, it comes together in under 30 minutes.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, British
Servings 4
Calories 322 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Salmon fillets
  • ½ Tablespoon Lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • salt and pepper if needed

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon dry with a kitchen paper towel and transfer it to a bowl
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, and lemon pepper seasoning (add salt and pepper if using) until combined.
  • Pour the marinade over the salmon and carefully mix until the fish is well coated. Leave the salmon to marinate for at least 15 minutes, there is no need to place the salmon back in the fridge at this point.
  • Turn on the broiler to a high. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with oil.
  • Arrange the marinated salmon fillets skin side down on the baking sheet and place it under the broiler about 5-6 inches away from the heat.
  • Broil the salmon for 6-8 minutes or until browned and the internal temperature of the fish registers 140-145F.
  • When the salmon is cooked through, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes (about 3 minutes) before serving. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

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FAQs

How do you know when broiled salmon is done

The easiest way to know if your salmon is cooked is to use a digital meat thermometer. Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145F/62C. Other ways include checking to see if the salmon is opaque all the way through or flakes easily with a fork.

Can I make this recipe without skin-on salmon?

Yes, you can use skinless salmon for this recipe. The cooking time will be the same.

Is it better to bake or broil salmon

Both methods are great for cooking salmon. Baking is a bit more gentle and slow, while broiling is quicker and gives the salmon a nice sear on the outside.

What temperature to broil salmon

This is dependent on the type of oven and the settings you have. The highest temperature of most broilers is 500-550F/260-288C. That said, if you feel the fish is cooking too quickly or burning then you can move the baking tray to a lower rack.

How long do you broil salmon

The cooking time will depend on the thickness of your salmon. For this recipe, I like to broil my salmon for 6-8 minutes. Cook A little longer if cooking salmon steak. If your salmon is on the thicker side, you may need to cook it for a minute or two longer.

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a close up of salmon on a beige plate and a fork flaking the fish.

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