Sep 24 2026
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Wild Columbia River King Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Water Grill
Time50m
Serves4

Admired for its marbling, this salmon builds fat reserves as it travels up one of the longest rivers in North America.

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Ingredients

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Salmon

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salmon

    Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place them in a shallow dish.

  2. 2

    Marinate

    In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped dill. Pour the marinade over the salmon and let it sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a grill pan, heat it on the stove over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Grill the Salmon

    Place the marinated salmon fillets on the grill skin-side down. Grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and has nice grill marks.

  3. 5

    Serve

    Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh dill and lemon wedges if desired.

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