traeger salmon recipe

This salmon is SO easy, but is one of my favorite meals! Season with your favorite fish blend, or just simple salt and pepper.

Traeger Grilled Salmon

salmon

olive oil

salt

Preheat your grill to 400 degrees.

Place the salmon skin-side down on a sheet...

Place the salmon skin-side down on a sheet of non-stick foil.

Gently rub the olive oil into the salmon...

Gently rub the olive oil into the salmon filet. Sprinkle the fish with the salt and seasoning blend.

Place the foil and salmon onto the grill,...

Place the foil and salmon onto the grill, close the lid, and cook for 6-10 minutes, or until it reaches your desired finished temp. We like ours in the mid-rare range at around 125-130. USDA min temp for salmon is 145, so choose your own adventure.

Remove from the grill and serve immediately!

This Traeger grilled salmon recipe makes a side of salmon that is tender, moist and flaky! Topped with a mixture of butter, chives and shallots then slow-cooked on a pellet grill, this salmon has an amazing savory flavor with a subtle touch of smokiness.

Traeger Grilled Salmon Recipe

grass-fed butter, softened

shallot,

chives,

fresh parsley, chopped

garlic powder

sea salt

black pepper

lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Preheat your Traeger grill (or similar pellet grill)...

Preheat your Traeger grill (or similar pellet grill) to 275°F.

Place the side of salmon skin-side down on...

Place the side of salmon skin-side down on a large baking sheet and pat it dry with paper towels.

In a small bowl, add the softened butter,...

In a small bowl, add the softened butter, chopped shallot, chives, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.

Spread the entire butter mixture on top of...

Spread the entire butter mixture on top of the salmon in an even, generous layer.

When the grill temperature is at 275°F, transfer...

When the grill temperature is at 275°F, transfer the salmon to the center of the grill grates, skin side down. Insert the grill probe into the center of the thickest part of the salmon fillet.

Cook for 35-40 minutes or until the internal...

Cook for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature is 130°F-135°F (or to your own preference). I usually check it at 30 minutes (via the probe and a separate meat thermometer).

When done, transfer the salmon to a clean...

When done, transfer the salmon to a clean baking sheet. Serve with fresh lemon wedges, if desired.

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