Grilled Salmon Fillets
This Grilled Salmon Fillets provides 0g protein and 68 calories per serving—treat this as a low-calorie side rather than your primary protein dish. Quick-prepping 4 servings makes it a useful component for lighter training days. Layer it with other proteins to build balanced macro meals without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Salmon
Center-cut bacon has ~30% less fat than regular. Turkey bacon works as a swap.
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Paprika, Smoked(3g)
- •1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and/or onion powder
Instructions
- 1Remove the salmon from the fridge and let stand at room temperature. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high to high heat—450°F to 500°F. A hot grill is key to making sure the salmon doesn’t stick. Once the grill is hot, use a grill brush to rub the grates as clean as possible.
- 2Pat the salmon fillets dry on both sides and transfer them to a plate or baking sheet so you can easily transport them to the grill.
- 3Drizzle the oil over the flesh side of the salmon and brush to coat the salmon evenly with the oil.
- 4Just before grilling, sprinkle the skin side of the salmon with the salt, pepper, and/or any additional seasonings (wait until just before grilling to salt the salmon so that you don’t draw out excess moisture). Rub lightly if needed so the salmon is coated evenly with the seasoning.
- 5Place the salmon skin-side down on the HOT grill. Let cook on the skin side without disturbing until the salmon releases easily with a spatula, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- 6Carefully flip the salmon (only flip it this once or it will likely fall apart). Let cook on the flesh side until the salmon reaches 130°F to 135°F on an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part (it will continue to cook as it rests), about 2 to 4 minutes more depending upon your grill temperature. Transfer to a clean plate or cutting board, cover, and let rest 5 minutes. Enjoy hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition — Per Serving
68
calories
0g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 1 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
4 servings per batch · ~8g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
AI Swap Engine
Set up your profile to enable swaps →Common questions
How much protein does Grilled Salmon Fillets have?
Each serving contains 0g of protein and 68 calories with 8g fat and 0g carbs. Like the smaller salmon portion, this is designed as a side dish rather than your primary protein source.
How long does Grilled Salmon Fillets take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe on the stovetop with 4 servings per batch. You can have multiple sides ready in just a few minutes of active cooking time.
Can Grilled Salmon Fillets fit into my meal prep?
With 0g protein per serving, these fillets work best as a fat source alongside higher-protein mains like ground turkey or cottage cheese. Build your meal around this component rather than relying on it as your protein.
More like this
Slow Cooker Beef Pasta
Slow Cooker · 10 servings
