Description

Discover the perfect balance of sweet and smoky with this sticky grilled salmon. Made with tender salmon fillets glazed in a honey‑brown sugar BBQ sauce, this recipe brings restaurant‑quality flavor to your backyard grill. Ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, the glossy glaze caramelizes beautifully, giving each bite an irresistible sticky finish. Pair with grilled veggies or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients

Scale

4 salmon fillets (skin‑on, 6‑8 oz each)
2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil
1 Tbsp Kinder’s hickory brown sugar
2 Tbsp Kinder’s black garlic BBQ sauce (or Kinder’s black cherry chipotle wing sauce & dip, optional)
1 qt warm tap water (optional brine)
½ cup kosher salt
2 cups ice

Instructions

Pat the salmon fillets dry and season lightly with kosher salt.
In a shallow dish, combine the brown sugar, BBQ sauce, and a drizzle of neutral oil to form a glaze.
Brush the glaze generously over the skin‑side of each fillet.
Preheat the grill to medium‑high heat and oil the grates.
Place the fillets skin‑side down and grill for 6‑8 minutes, resisting the urge to move them.
Flip carefully, brush with additional glaze, and grill another 4‑5 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
Remove from heat, let rest 2 minutes, then serve with extra glaze if desired.

Notes

For extra crunch, finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Substitute brown sugar with maple syrup for a lighter flavor. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days; reheat gently to preserve texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: B
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 400
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 13
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 0
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 70

Keywords: salmon, grilled, sticky, BBQ, sweet