Quick and Easy Grilled Alaska Coho Salmon

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We are gearing up for Wild Alaska Salmon Day by grilling up this delicious grilled Alaska wild coho salmon. Coho salmon is creamy and has a mild delicate flavor.

Fire up your grills because this Alaska salmon foil packet recipe is perfect for cooking on a grill! I include a video to show you how easy this simple dinner recipe is to make!

(*This post was created in partnership with Alaska Seafood. I received compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions are my own.)

I am so excited to share with you my favorite way to cook Alaska salmon with you. This grilled Alaska coho salmon makes a quick and easy dinner, and this recipe is so versatile you can even make it while camping!

Do your kids like seafood? I feel fortunate that my kids love salmon. I suspect it is because of the creamy mild flavor, but as long as they like it, I’m happy. Alaska salmon is not only high in protein, but it is full of healthy Omega 3’s, Vitamin D, and Selenium too!

Did you know there are several types of salmon? Each has a slightly different flavor. What is important is to make sure you are buying Alaska salmon because it provides a wide range of seafood possibilities and healthful options!

For more information about Alaska salmon and seafood, head over to their site where you will find recipes, harvesting information, cooking techniques, and tips.

Types of Salmon in Alaska:

• King salmon
• Sockeye
• Coho
• Keta
• Pink

All five varieties of Alaska salmon are available fresh and/or frozen all year round. I was able to find coho salmon frozen and at our fish counter. I opted to buy fresh Alaska salmon for this post, but I will also walk you through how to defrost your salmon. You can also get more frozen techniques at Alaska Seafood.

For this recipe, I used Alaska silver coho salmon. Alaska is very proud to be our nation’s largest source of domestic seafood – nearly 60 percent of all the wild seafood harvested in the U.S. comes from the pristine waters of Alaska.

Alaska coho lends itself to a host of preparation styles. Coho salmon is the second largest Alaska salmon species and is known for its orange-red flesh, delicate flavor and firm texture. Wild Alaska coho is available mid-June through late October and frozen year-round.”

How to Cook Wild Alaska Coho Salmon:

The first step is to lay out the thawed Alaska salmon on a plate. Top with salt, fresh herbs like thyme and chives, and fresh lime slices.

Drizzle olive oil or avocado oil over the Alaska salmon. Transfer the fish to a large piece of aluminum foil for grilling. Preheat the grill.

Place the Alaska salmon on the grill and fold the foil around the fish. Close the grill cover and allow to cook for 8 minutes.

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How can you tell when the salmon is cooked?

• Open up the foil and make sure the fish is cooked.
• The Alaska salmon should be firm to the touch.
• Alaska coho salmon should give away when you insert a fork into it. The fish should not flake.
• The meat should not look translucent, that means it is still raw inside.

Is Wild Alaskan Coho Salmon Mercury-Safe?

Yes, studies have found that most types of salmon are very low in mercury. It is safe to eat salmon 2-3 times a week.

How Long Will Grilled Coho Salmon Keep In The Fridge?

Grilled salmon will last around 3 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container. When storing seafood, I usually prefer glass containers with lids.

You can keep the salmon in the freezer for 4-6 months in an airtight container. To defrost, soak container in a bath of cool water until it is no longer frozen. Then you can heat it in the oven at 275 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Add a tablespoon or two of water, so the fish doesn’t dry out when baking. You will have better results in heating the coho salmon slowly.

How To Tell If Salmon Has Gone Bad?

You can tell the salmon has gone bad if it has an extra strong fish odor. All fish has some kind of odor, but if it is pungent, then it should be tossed. Additionally, if salmon is bad, it may take on ammonia or sour smell.  Don’t eat it if you notice any of these odors. Bacteria and mold have most likely started to develop at this point, and it could make you sick.

Slice the Alaska salmon up for easy servings. Dinner is ready in under 20 minutes!!!

Here is an easy video to walk you through all of the steps to make this grilled Alaska salmon:

More Ways To Cook This Alaskan Wild Coho Salmon Recipe:

Grilling this coho salmon recipe is my favorite way to serve it. However, if you don’t have access to a grill or it’s cold outside you can cook the salmon a few other ways. Here are some ideas:

• Pan Seared – Put avocado oil in the pan and heat it, add the coho salmon. Cook for 4-6 minutes then flip the salmon over. If it sticks to the pan, it needs to cook a couple of minutes longer. Once it easily releases from the pan, you can flip it and cook for 3 additional minutes or as long as needed.
• Baked – Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake coho salmon on a non-stick baking sheet for 11-14 minutes.
• Broiled – Place salmon on a sheet pan or moist cedar plank and place in broiler for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, check salmon and turn off broiler. Allow fish to stand in the broiler for 2-5 additional minutes, and it should be done.

Shopping List for This Coho Salmon Recipe:

• 2 pounds Alaska coho salmon
• Thyme
• Chives
• Lime
• Himalayan Salt
• Avocado Oil

Looking for some delicious side dishes to go with this grilled coho salmon? Take a look at these tasty recipes:

• Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots
• Heirloom Tomato Salad
• Butter Leave, Sprout, Carrot, and Pomegranate Salad with Turmeric Vinaigrette
• Grandma’s Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Grilled Zucchini

Grilled Coho Salmon

Yield: 6 people

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Easy tutorial and video to show you how to grill coho salmon in foil packets

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds Alaska coho salmon, (De-boned)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons fresh chives
• 1 lime, (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
• 2 teaspoons avocado oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill.
2. Lay out the coho salmon filets. Coat with salt, herbs, and sliced limes.
3. Drizzle avocado oil on top. 
4. Place the filets onto a large piece of aluminum foil.
5. Wrap the fish in the foil packets.
6. Grill for 8 minutes until done.
7. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 329 Total Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 15g Cholesterol: 95mg Sodium: 157mg Carbohydrates: 1g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Protein: 34g

Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.

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