This Traeger Grilled Salmon with a spiced rub with a tangy citrusy lemon dijon sauce is the perfect way to kick off grilling season. This is a quick grilled salmon recipe with the BEST honey mustard sauce that simply MELTS into the salmon without butter! Making this salmon the best protein packed, dairy free, and perfect for cooking on the outdoor grill!

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We invested in a Traeger grill a few years ago and we use it ALL YEAR ROUND. (not sponsored- just LOVE this grill/ pellet smoker. But dont worry if you don't have this specific grill, this recipe will work on any grill with a lid!

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Traeger Grilled Salmon Ingredient Highlights
How to make Traeger Grilled Salmon
Let's get into the nitty gritty details on this easy grilled Traeger salmon recipe.
What to serve with this Honey Lemon Grilled Salmon?
Last but NOT least
Grilling Temperature for Salmon
Traeger Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dijon Marinade

Traeger Grilled Salmon Ingredient Highlights

This grilled salmon recipe has pretty much 2 main ingredient components. Because we like easy meals over here 😉 The salmon (duh) and the lemon-dijon-honey marinade. 🍋

Salmon: As the star of this recipe it is very important to understand how to pick out a great salmon for grilling. I typically look for a thick cut and fatty as it retains moisture during the grilling process. I also try to buy wild vs farmed as farmed varieties tend to consist mostly of saturated fat vs the good omega 3s and 6s we are looking for. For this recipe I was lucky and found some wild Alaskan salmon!But wild Atlantic salmon would be fantastic too!
The Spice: I personally love to pack the flavor in whatever protein I am using. The smoky paprika, coriander, cumin, and garlic become IMMERSED in the salmon.
The Sauce: This is the MUST have finisher for this grilled salmon. Once removed from the grill, brush the marinade over the salmon and it simply MELTS into the fish and becomes so flavorful.

How to make Traeger Grilled Salmon

This is the effortless melt-in-your-mouth kinda salmon and is beyond EASY to throw together.

First step: Make the honey lemon dijon sauce.Mix together a little lemon juice, dijon mustard, and honey.

Next: Preheat the grill and season the salmon

Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill. Close the lid and let it cook for about 8 minutes.

Flip the salmon filet to get those grill marks for a few more minutes then serve with a fun tomato basil salsa.

Let's get into the nitty gritty details on this easy grilled Traeger salmon recipe.

RUB IT:I love a good dry run when grilling most proteins and this recipe is no exceptions. Simply mix some smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and some S&P and we are IN BUSINESS. Plus when you rub the spices WITH olive oil it STICKS to the salmon fillets like glue, giving it a great flavor. Meaning MORE FLAVOR 🔥

GRILL IT: Please oh please DO NOT be afraid of grilling fish. I am going to teach you how to grill salmon. It requires a HOT grill and the closer to direct heat the better. And don't worry about the fish sticking to the grill grates. It will budge after a few minutes. Plus with the help of an electric smoker, even though we are grilling at a higher temperature it really still gives the salmon a nice smoke flavor.

What to serve with this Honey Lemon Grilled Salmon?

Probably my favorite part is the siiiidddeess at a cookout/backyard BBQ.

Classics: corn on the cobb, pasta salad, a great side salad, and mac n cheese!
Or my personal way I serve this is bowl style. I pile my bowl high with fresh greens, grilled veggies, pickled red onions, and some roasted sweet potatoes. .

Last but NOT least

If you do give this recipe a try, I would LOVE to hear about it in the comments below! You can also snap a pic and tag me @thekitcheneer on Instagram and I will share it on my stories!

Grilling Temperature for Salmon

Salmon only takes a few minutes on the grill but like steak, it's OK if it's still a little pink(er) in the middle. I personally like the internal temperature for salmon at around 140F when I take it off the grill. I LOVE using the instant read thermometer that the Traeger pellet grill comes with and I can see the temperature from an app on my phone! The salmon will still "cook" during the resting period.

Traeger Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dijon Marinade

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Author: Amanda
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Ingredients

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4 salmon filets
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
Salt & Pepper
2 tbs olive oil

Honey Mustard Lemon Sauce

Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbs spicy brown or dijon mustard
2 tsp honey

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Instructions

Preheat grill to 400F. (allow to sit at this temperature for 10 minutes)
Mix seasonings together in a small bowl. In a baking dish, rub oil and seasonings into the salmon fillets.
Lift the lid and place the salmon skin side down. Close the lid and let grill for 7-8 minutes. (You may need to do a few minutes more if it is a thick cut).
Flip the salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes longer or until the internal temperature is around 140F.
While the salmon grills, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and mustard into a small bowl.
Brush the lemon honey sauce over the salmon right when it comes off the grill.
Serve with sliced cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. (optional)

Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grill
Cuisine: American