Grilling tips

[terry78]

I'm outside grilling some salmon steaks for the Labor Day thing, and attempting to see how long it takes to do so. Are these things supposed to still be pink in color when they're done, or how often do you turn them? I have no idea. Anybody else grilling or got some tips to pass around?

 

[jaguarr]

Salmon on the grill. One of my favorite things. Cook 'em over a medium heat. They should still be pink when they're done. The middle will be pink as well and still tender. Overcook salmon and it will be tough and chewy and not very tasty. Many places serve it medium-rare to prevent this problem, but I prefer mine a little closer to medium. 20 minutes or so ought to be about right. I turn them every 5 minutes or so to keep them cooking even, particularly if they're thick.

Another tip you can do with meats when grilling is to coat them in a little bit of olive oil before you put them on the grill. This will keep the natural juices in a bit better and it will also prevent carcinogens from the open flame from accumulating which improves the flavor (IMHO) and is also healthier since carcinogens are a known proponent of cancerous cells.

jag

 

[Corinthian™]

keep 'em shiny

 

[Darthphere]

Lawl!

 

[terry78]

All them jewels in his mouth could pay my rent for three months. I may have to sneak into his place while he's sleeping and perform some oral surgery.

 

[webhead731]

Don't touch the grill when it's hot...




That's all I know.

 

[Drakon]

I've never actually done salmon on the grill [ironic--I come from the beach area, and yet I hate all seafood except crab---and I know somebody's going to twist this around ]

 

[jaguarr]

All them jewels in his mouth could pay my rent for three months. I may have to sneak into his place while he's sleeping and perform some oral surgery.

Two words for you on this particular sidebar and then we'll get back on topic: "smash" and "grab".

jag

 

[MagicPrime]

Unlike Redmeat and Chicken, Fish is a meat that can be "under-done" and still safe to eat.