Beer Salmon Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone delicious! This easy grilled beer salmon recipe is ready in under 30 minutes. Impress your friends and family with this flavorful and juicy salmon fillet, perfectly cooked with a sweet and savory beer glaze. Minimal prep, maximum flavor!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 384.3 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Beer Salmon

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Beer Salmon

  • Salmon Fillets
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
  • Red Onion
  • 1/2 cup beer of your choice

How to Make Beer Salmon

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Create an oblong grilling packet using a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil (approximately 12x18 inches).
  3. Place a 6-ounce salmon fillet in the center of the foil packet.
  4. Season the salmon generously with 1 teaspoon garlic salt and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Dot with 1 tablespoon of butter, cut into small pieces.
  5. Top the salmon with 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
  6. Pour 1/2 cup of your favorite beer into the foil packet, ensuring the liquid level is just below the top of the salmon fillet.
  7. Carefully fold the foil over the salmon to create a sealed packet, ensuring no steam can escape.
  8. Place the foil packet on the preheated grill. Close the grill lid and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillet and your grill's heat.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

41g

Carbs

5g