Honey Pecan Salmon

5 from 1 vote

Honey Pecan Salmon is a delicious meal to make on the grill that's quick enough for any night of the week and delicious enough to serve to company. Tender and flaky salmon topped with toasty pecans, honey, garlic, herbs and spices.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Fish & Seafood

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled salmon filet, grilled salmon with honey and pecans, honey grilled salmon

Servings: Servings

Calories: 261kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

1 salmon filet 1 1/2- 2 pounds
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
2 tablespoons salted butter melted

Instructions

Prepare a grill fire to 300° using pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.
Remove salmon from packaging, pat dry with paper towels and place on a baking sheet.
In a small bowl, add honey, finely chopped pecans, garlic, smoked paprika, finely chopped rosemary and melted butter. Whisk together until well combined.
Place the salmon filet, skin side down over indirect fire. Cook with the grill closed about 10 minutes.
Brush the honey pecan sauce over the salmon, do not turn the salmon.
Close the grill and continue to cook until salmon reaches 135° - 140° for medium finish, using a digital meat thermometer. Total cooking time will depend on the size of the salmon, our total cook time was about 20 minutes.
Remove salmon to a clean baking sheet, rest 5 minutes.
Slice with a sharp knife and serve immediately.

Notes

Recommended cooking temperature for salmon:

The USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145° for all fish and seafood.

Store leftover salmon in an airtight container or wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reheat in a skillet coated with olive oil or butte rover medium heat, flip after about 2 minutes and continue to cook until heated through.

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