How Long To Grill Salmon In Foil 

There are many recipes that you can cook on your grill. One of the best foods to grill is salmon, and we have here a guide on how long to grill salmon in foil to make sure it is perfectly cooked.

 Salmon is a great food to cook on the grill, however, it is also one of the most vulnerable pieces of food.

This simply means that you can easily overcook the salmon if you do not attend to it.

There are also many ways to cook salmon, and you can even put it directly into the grill grates. This technique is to get more crisp on the crust of the salmon and protect the interiors.

 However, this is also the same technique that is most risky because even the skin of the salmon can burn easily. So the best way to cook salmon is to wrap it in foil first before cooking it.

 This method also allows you to put all the juices, herbs, and spices inside the foil before cooking it on the grill. That way, you can lock the flavors in the salmon and add some more to it.

 So here, we will be focusing on the timing and cooking method using foil with your salmon. Along with that are some pointers that you need to know when cooking salmon in general.

 

How Long Does Salmon Need To Be On The Grill?

 Cooking salmon on the grill should not take more than 15 minutes to finish. This is especially true as you rarely need to flip the salmon when grilling it directly on the grill grates.

 Your salmon can finish cooking in just 10 minutes, depending on the temperature you are using. The grill can cook the salmon perfectly with just a few minutes and add some flavors.

 The most reliable way to know how long you should cook the salmon is by considering the thickness of the salmon. You get to control the temperature, but how long entirely depends on the thickness.

 So make sure that you get the right thickness of salmon and time it according to the thickness. That way, you will always have a perfectly cooked salmon in foil on your grill grates.

 

How Thick A Salmon Should Be

 One of the main ways to determine how long you should cook your salmon on the grill is to know the thickness. For thinner cuts, you might want to check it a few minutes before the timer.

Thinner cuts like the ones made with 1-inch thickness usually cook on or before the 10-minute mark. So make sure to check the salmon before the set time or the recipe that you are following.

Thicker salmon cuts usually cook somewhere between 14 to 15 minutes, with some even getting to 18 minutes of cooking. So make sure that you check it, but not too frequently.

Ensure to check the salmon whenever needed but do not frequently open the grill lid as it will quickly lose heat. Just time the cooking process and then check when you think it is done.

 

How Long To Grill Salmon In Foil?

 The standard for cooking salmon, depending on the thickness of the cut is 15 minutes. For salmon cooked in foil, you will need to extend it by two to three minutes for it to cook perfectly.

 So for thicker cuts, make sure that they cook for at least 18 minutes before checking them.

This is mainly because you will add some liquid ingredients to the foil before cooking the salmon.

 For thinner cuts, you need to make sure that the salmon cooks for at least 14 minutes. Knowing if the salmon cooked to perfection will be a little difficult since it is in the foil.

 So make sure to let it cook for as long as the set timer before checking it. Do not risk opening the grill lid if the timer has not gone off yet so you do not lose heat within the insides of the grill.

 

Is It Safe To Grill Fish In Aluminum Foil?

 Yes, it is the best solution to prevent fish from burning and drying out salmon. The foil helps keep the salmon from burning due to the direct heat that the fire produces within the grill.

 This method allows you to put the salmon in an environment where it can lock the juices in while also allowing heat to distribute evenly, therefore, there is no need to flip the salmon.

 Another advantage of cooking salmon in foil is that you can add herbs with the salmon itself. You get to put all the ingredients you want to put on the salmon while cooking.

 The steam building up within the salmon wrapped in foil is also what helps it become more tender. It cooks the insides of the salmon without burning or overcooking the outsides.

 

Does Salmon Stick To Aluminum Foil?

 Not necessarily, however, there are some chances that the salmon will stick to the foil if you do not do it properly. You need to always season the salmon before placing it in the aluminum foil.

 While it is cooking, the salmon cooks with the steam created inside the foil pack. That means that it keeps the salmon moist so the skin and the meat itself hardly stick to the foil.

 The chances are small, but there are some instances where the salmon sticks to the foil. When the foil gets too hot from direct flames and the salmon is somewhat fried inside the foil.

 So always remember to season and put some moist ingredients within the foil before sealing it. That way, you allow as much moisture to enter the salmon and keep it tender while cooking.

 

Do You Need To Flip The Salmon?

 If you are cooking the salmon in foil, you need to flip the salmon in the grill. Just place the salmon inside the foil with skin side down and then palace it directly on the grill grate.

 There is no need to flip the salmon since the foil inside will create an evenly heated environment. This is perfect for grills that do not have the best grill grates.

 You can also make this on your cast-iron skillet if you are not confident with the grill grates. I do this when the grill grates that I use are pretty thin to hold the salmon in place.

 

How To Know If The Salmon Is Cooked?

 The best way to know whether the salmon is cooked or not is to use a meat probe. You need to insert the meat probe into the thickest part of the salmon and wait for it to cook properly.

When doing this, you should aim for an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This is what the FDA recommends to make sure that all harmful bacteria inside the salmon dies.

If you do not have a meat probe, then I suggest you invest in a good one. You can also test the salmon by pressing a fork on the salmon, the flakes should separate easily from the ridges.

 

Conclusion

 Cooking salmon is very fun as it cooks quickly. You do not need any special equipment or ingredients to make the salmon taste better or even softer.

 All you need to do is seal it in aluminum foil and the ingredients that you want to add flavor to your salmon recipe. Such ingredients are lemons, herbs, garlic, salt, and more.

 So once you master the process of making your salmon on the grill with aluminum foil, get all the ingredients you need and start cooking different versions of your salmon recipe.

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