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Honey BBQ Grilled Salmon

This Honey BBQ Grilled Salmon is a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Tender salmon fillets are brushed with a honey-infused BBQ glaze, then grilled to caramelized perfection. It’s a simple yet impressive dish for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  2. In a bowl, whisk honey, BBQ sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Brush glaze evenly over the salmon fillets.
  4. Grill skin-side down for 5–7 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
  5. Remove from the grill, drizzle with extra glaze, and serve with lemon wedges.
  6. See full steps with tips & photos → https://ekellyn.com/honey-bbq-grilled-salmon/

Notes

  • For best flavor, use wild-caught salmon fillets.
  • To prevent sticking, make sure the grill grates are hot and oiled before cooking.
  • You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a deeper sweetness.