Grilled Salmon Fillets with a Peach Glaze

Grilled Salmon Fillets with a Peach Glaze

Enjoy grilled salmon fillets with a peach glaze for an easy summer dinner.

Two salmon filet on white plate with asparagus spears

Peaches are plentiful this summer and they’re delicious paired with fresh fish.

Like my grilled swordfish recipe, this flavorful summertime dinner is a healthy winner.

A sweet peach glaze is all that’s needed to complement this grilled salmon.

I love fresh grilled salmon. It is one fish you can’t screw up if you keep it simple.

This 30-minute recipe comes together quickly at the end of a busy day.

Grilled salmon is a healthy option the whole family will enjoy.

Uncooked salmon fillets on a white plate

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How to make Grilled Salmon Fillets

Choose fresh salmon if possible or thaw from frozen. The fish should be bright pink in color and firm to the touch.

My go-to salmon is wild sockeye because it is more flavorful than farm raised and just tastes better.  I usually will buy the entire fillet.

Slice the fish into individual pieces before grilling.

Season each piece with salt and pepper and drizzle it with a little olive oil.

Place each piece onto a piece of aluminum foil skin down. 

Using a pastry brush, add the peach glaze to the top of the salmon. Be generous with the glaze.

Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the foil containing the fish onto the center rack of the grill and close the lid, cooking for about 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. 

Five pieces of cooked salmon on a baking sheet

Temperature for grilled salmon

An instant read thermometer is the best way to check for doneness at 145°F.

To keep from overcooking, remove the salmon from the grill at about 140°F and let it rest for about five minutes.

Transfer the salmon to a platter. The salmon should pull away from the skin easily.

Close up of grilled salmon with a peach glaze

What to serve alongside grilled salmon

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Two salmon filet on white plate with asparagus spears

Grilled Salmon Fillets with a Peach Glaze

Ali Randall
Enjoy this easy fish recipe with a peach glaze for an easy summer dinner.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • Four 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh peach jam
  • 1/2 lime squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1 /4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the glaze by mixing together the jam, lime juice, honey, bourbon and cayenne pepper until smooth. 
  • Heat the grill to medium and season the salmon with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Place the fish fillets on a piece of aluminum foil skin side down. Drizzle each piece of salmon with the peach glaze, reserving any extra. 
  • Place the aluminum foil containing the fish onto the heated grill and close the lid, cooking for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches about 140°F.
  • Remove the fish from the grill and allow it to sit for about five minutes. It will continue cooking and be flaky without being overcooked.
  • Transfer to a platter and spoon the reserved glaze over the grilled salmon. 

Notes

Note:  If you prefer to make your own peach preserves, peel and chop two peaches. Simmer the peaches with a half cup of water adding more if needed until the peaches reduces. Stir in the other glaze ingredients and stir until smooth.
Keyword Grilled Salmon Fillets
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8 thoughts on “Grilled Salmon Fillets with a Peach Glaze”

  • 5 stars
    This is a great idea and I’m always looking for new ways to make salmon. Peaches are my favorite fruit!

    • Mine too and the homemade glaze is easy to make if you don’t already have a jam in the fridge. Thanks Cyndy.

  • 5 stars
    This salmon looks terrific and sounds delicious! It is wow to serve the salmon with the summery peach glaze.

  • 5 stars
    My husband struggles with salmon because its taste is too strong for him. But I’ve tried recipes with strong or tangy flavors that temper that fishy flavor and they seem to work. This recipe is perfect with the delicious glaze. And grilled asparagus: what a perfect side!

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