Salmon is one of the easiest proteins to throw on the grill — but getting it just right can be a challenge. This Honey Balsamic Salmon recipe takes all the guesswork out. I’m cooking it straight on the pellet grill, where it gets a nice crust on the outside while staying tender and flaky inside.
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WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:
– Malcom’s King Craw Cajun Seasoning
– Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub
– Thermoworks Thermapen
Honey Balsamic Glazed Salmon (Pellet Grill Recipe)
You get a perfect crust on the outside, juicy flaky salmon on the inside, and a sticky-sweet glaze that sets it all off.
Ingredients:
– 4 salmon fillets (6-8oz fillets)
– Olive oil
– King Craw Seasoning (or your favorite Cajun-style blend)
For the Honey Balsamic Glaze:
– 2 green onions (separate the whites and the greens), thinly sliced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
– 2 tablespoons honey
– Salt & black pepper to taste (I used TX Brisket Rub)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your pellet grill to 400°F.
You want those high temps to help build a crust and lock in the moisture.
2. Prep the salmon:
Lightly oil each fillet and season generously with King Craw seasoning on tops and sides. Let it sit while the grill heats up.
3. Make the glaze:
In a small saucepan, sauté the green onion whites and garlic in a little oil until softened (1–2 minutes). Add the balsamic, honey, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer until slightly reduced and syrupy — about 5–7 minutes. Set aside.
4. Grill the salmon:
Place the fillets directly on the grates. Cook for about 13 minutes, or until the internal temp hits 125°F. The outside should have a nice crust at this point.
5. Glaze it:
Brush the salmon with the honey balsamic glaze and let it cook another 1–2 minutes until the glaze sets and your salmon reaches 135°F internal.
6. Serve it up:
Pull it off the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Pairs great with roasted veggies, rice, or even a fresh salad.
The honey balsamic glaze is sweet, tangy, and dead simple to make — and it takes this salmon over the top. From start to finish, it’s ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, or anytime you want to serve up something that looks (and tastes) way fancier than the effort it takes.
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You are an absolute legend and have taught me so much about meat and bbq. You are my all time #1 go to on YouTube or the internet. But that ain’t perfectly cooked salmon, and when I see lower 48 salmon, I always feel sad for people eating it. It’s just utterly and absolutely not the same thing as fresh, northern, cold-water, hard-bodied, beautiful red salmon like they were intended to be. It’s not even close.
😮 awesome looking glaze!
I cooked the recipe tonight and it was really good. Healthy as well.
It's been a few months since I caught an episode of this meister, and he's slimmed down quite a bit! WTG, Malcom!
Your honey balsamic cedar plank salmon in the smoker is one of my favorite recipes from you! Will have to give this a try.
I know it has toxins or whatever, but i love the skin with that crunch. Mmmmmmm
400 is way too high. And it looks overcooked. Internal temp should be around 120.
Thank You Brother Malcom 🎉
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Loveit! – I use a maple syrup, soy sauce and garlic coating and it is always great – I would have cooked mine a just a little less than you did then let it carry over under foil for around 5 or 6 minutes.
I totally love all your content! – Can't get enough! – Cheers!
I am still using that vortex trick with Weber. So you can cook that fish with vortex on Weber.
I just caught a pile of salmon last weekend in Lake Michigan. I need to try this recipe soon!
Yeah, don't pronounce the L in salmon, Macom. 😂
Don't buy farm-raised. It has fake orange color and an awful taste.
I love salmon and this is something I have to try
Ive learned a lot from this channel. I appreciate it
The best
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This looks gorgeous and I can only imagine how fantastic it tastes. I take my salmon off with an internal temp of 122, though; it’s going to keep cooking. To each his own. I can’t wait to try this, may dust with Creole season.
My wife has been on a Balsamic Vinegar kick, and we love salmon (Faroe Island Salmon is the BEST), so I'm making this. Thanks for posting Malcom!
I’m so proud of you Malcom! You finally learned that L is silent. I ain’t knocking you, I’ve only learned that in the last 10 years or so and I’m just about 60 years old. Btw, that saLmon recipe rocks, I’m going to try it. Thanks for teaching us what you know sir, I really appreciate it. I wouldn’t be able to smoke meat without your tutelage, been hanging around your stuff for several years now and again, I really appreciate it.
Thanks Malcolm, for sharing this recipe. I've never grilled salmon, only oven baking and Pan frying . It's so easy to over cook it. That color is amazing, and still juicy. The 🧅 over the coals, you were spot on.
Can you put it the frying pan or oven
Fantastic 🌸👍😋
Quick cook!
On my salmon I like to put salsa
I need to try this. Would it be the same for a gas grill ?
i just came from the beer can chicken video, the one you made in 2015 🤣
Nothing wrong with a little fish now and then.
I love fish tho haven't had much salmon .. i do not care for balsamic glaze not a flavor i care for .. not a fan of olive oil either probably due to cheap oil … but that looks good id at least try it
Malcom is a national treasure.
Nice one. King Craw is one of our favorites.
Cannot wait to try this! I’m scared to death to cook fish. But you break it down so well. Thanks for sharing this!
Maybe add some lemon juice to the glaze?