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Default Copper River Salmon

Nexis > wrote:

>Heat grill, med-high heat. You can grill directly on the grill, or, if
>you're less
>sure of your flipping without breaking it, use a cookie sheet. If going
>with directly
>on grill, make sure you oil/spray the grates, and start skin side up. Baste
>frequently with marinade. It will take about 8-11 minutes, depending on
>how thick the
>fillets are. Turn once, carefully. (If using a baking sheet, place skin
>side down and
>don't turn). Rest 2-3 minutes.


Life has been much simpler since I gave up on flipping salmon
fillets. I always cook them skin side down without flipping.
I have not had a problem with uneven cooking this way.

If it's a large fillet, I let it rest more like 5-10 minutes.

Steve