Today’s Big Green Egg Salmon Recipe it’s melt in your mouth just like a-pat-of-butter, GOOD! Wow. If you’ve not had the pleasure of enjoying Big Green Recipes–then you’re in for an amazing experience! Our BGE salmon recipe has a lovely marinade that your sure to love.
Why we love Big Green Egg Salmon Recipe
Our Big Green Egg Salmon Recipe is sure to be your new favorite recipe! We love it so much. The marinade is pure heaven and then we cook it to perfection on the Big Green Egg! But, no worries if you don’t have a BGE–we’re got your covered with traditional grilling instructions too!
Ingredients in Big Green Egg Salmon Recipe
- brown sugar
- honey
- sesame oil or butter
- Dijon mustard
- soy sauce
- olive oil
- finely grated ginger or 1 teaspoon powdered
- minced fresh basil
- Olive Oil cooking spray
- Salt and Pepper
- salmon fillets
How to make Big Green Egg Salmon Recipe
- On a side burner or stove melt the brown sugar, honey, butter, and sesame oil in a small sauce pan over medium high heat.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the mustard, soy sauce, olive oil and ginger.
- Let Cool.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Spray Salmon with Olive oil cooking spray, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place Salmon with skin side down on grill.
- Coat the flesh of salmon with the brown sugar mixture, sprinkle basil on top.
- Grill for 6-8 minutes until flakes in the middle (approx 6-8 minutes) turning once at 6 minutes.
- For BGE: We used 1 cup soaked hickory smoke chips but apple would work great too. The salmon absorbs the smoked flavor very well so don’t over do it. Follow directions above.
What is a Big Green Egg?
What is a Big Green Egg (BGE)? It’s a charcoal smoker but you can easily make this recipe for a regular grill too.
The BGE is very versatile because you’re really getting a grill, a smoker, a brick-oven, and a convection oven all in one little device. BGE is the most popular outdoor ceramic kamado-style charcoal grill it’s a little like a fireplace on wheels!
Health Benefits of Salmon
- Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Salmon is one of the best sources of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. …
- Great Source of Protein
- High in B Vitamins
- Good Source of Potassium
- Loaded With Selenium
- Contains the Antioxidant Astaxanthin
- May Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
- May Benefit Weight Control
Oh and just in case you were wondering… the Big Green Egg is the green one! These photo’s above are from my trip to Seattle when while fillet salmon with Matt from “Matt’s in the Market” at Pikes Place Market… amazing times!
Big Green Egg Salmon Recipe
Today's Big Green Egg Salmon Recipe it's melt in your mouth just like a-pat-of-butter, GOOD! Wow.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil, or butter
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger, or 1 teaspoon powdered
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- Olive Oil cooking spray
- Salt and Pepper
- 8 salmon fillets, 6oz
Instructions
- On a side burner or stove melt the brown sugar, honey, butter, and sesame oil in a small sauce pan over medium high heat.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the mustard, soy sauce, olive oil and ginger.
- Let Cool.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Spray Salmon with Olive oil cooking spray, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place Salmon with skin side down on grill.
- Coat the flesh of salmon with the brown sugar mixture, sprinkle basil on top.
- Grill for 6-8 minutes until flakes in the middle (approx 6-8 minutes) turning once at 6 minutes.
For BGE: We used 1 cup soaked hickory smoke chips but apple would work great too. The salmon absorbs the smoked flavor very well so don't over do it. Follow instructions above.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 450Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 575mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 38g
More Salmon Recipes
• Smoked Salmon, Cherry, Avocado, Feta Salad
• Girards Champagne Mint Salmon Salad
Big Green Egg Salmon Recipe is going to be your new favorite way to grill salmon!
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