Gordon Ramsay BBQ Salmon

This BBQ salmon is inspired by the bold, confident flavours often associated with. The salmon is beautifully flaky with a lightly smoky exterior and a glossy, savoury glaze that clings to every bite. It is straightforward to prepare, making it ideal for confident beginners and relaxed summer cooking alike. From start to finish, it takes under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

For the salmon

• 4 salmon fillets, skin on, about 150g each
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Sea salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper

For the BBQ glaze

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp runny honey
• 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

How to Make Gordon Ramsay BBQ Salmon

• Prepare the barbecue: Preheat the barbecue to a medium-high heat. If cooking indoors, heat a griddle pan over medium-high until very hot.
• Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, and smoked paprika until smooth and glossy.
• Season the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Start cooking: Place the salmon skin-side down on the barbecue. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the skin is crisp and releases easily.
• Add the glaze: Brush the flesh side generously with the BBQ glaze. Carefully turn the salmon and cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes, brushing again with glaze.
• Finish and rest: Remove from the heat when just cooked through. Rest for 2 minutes before serving to keep the salmon juicy.

Tips

How do I stop the salmon sticking to the grill?

Make sure the grill is fully hot and lightly oiled before adding the salmon. Let the skin crisp naturally before turning.

Can I cook this in foil?

Yes, wrapping the salmon loosely in foil works well and keeps it very moist, though you will miss some charred flavour.

How do I know when salmon is cooked?

The flesh should turn opaque and flake easily with a fork while still looking moist in the centre.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a crisp green salad and lemon wedges
• Pair with grilled vegetables or corn on the cob
• Enjoy with new potatoes or a light couscous salad

Storage

Room temperature

Do not leave cooked salmon out for more than 1 hour.

Refrigerator

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently or enjoy cold in salads.

Freezing

Freezing is not recommended as the texture of the salmon may suffer.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 9g
• Protein: 34g
• Fat: 16g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Sodium: 720mg

Nutrition values are estimates and will vary depending on ingredients used.

FAQs

Gordon Ramsay BBQ Salmon

Recipe by Alex TurnerCourse: MainCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Juicy BBQ salmon with a smoky, sweet glaze, cooked quickly for maximum flavour and tenderness.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets, skin on

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Sea salt

• Black pepper

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp runny honey

• 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard

• 2 garlic cloves, grated

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Directions

• Preheat barbecue or griddle pan to medium-high heat.
• Mix glaze ingredients together until smooth.
• Season salmon and brush with oil.
• Cook salmon skin-side down for 3–4 minutes.
• Brush with glaze, turn, and cook for 2–3 minutes more.
• Rest briefly before serving.

Notes

• Do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist.
• Brush glaze on gradually to avoid burning.