Salmon on the BGE

Instructions

• • Set your Big Green Egg for a raised direct cook. 

  • Preheat to 350F. 

  • In the meantime, wash and dry the salmon. 

  • Season the flesh side with salt and pepper.

  • Liberally oil the skin side and season with salt and pepper.

  • Carefully oil the grate of the Big Green Egg 

  • Start with skinless side down first.  

  • After 4 or 5 minutes you will have some nice grill marks 

  • Flip over, skin side down and cook till finished.   Usually another 5 or 7 minutes

  • Top with dill butter or fresh dill & butter or your herb of choice or nothing at all

  • Cook for about 15 minutes or until the internal temperature is 125¬-130F.

  • The salmon should flake along the muscle fibers and be translucent in the center