Whole Salmon with Lemon and Dill

Name: Whole Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 10 to 12
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: Coarse salt and black pepper 1 bunch fresh dill, 2 tablespoons chopped, the rest left in sprigs; 1 whole salmon (7 to 9 pounds with the head removed, somewhat heavier with the head on); 2 lemons, thinly sliced and seeded 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) butter, melted Mustard-Dill Sauce, for serving Dill sprigs, for serving (optional)

Preparation info

Serves
10 to 12

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
45 min

Appears in

How to Grill

By Steven Raichlen

Published 2001

About

Ingredients

1 whole salmon (7 to 9 pounds with the head removed, somewhat heavier with the head on)
Coarse salt and black pepper 1

Americas
United States
Fish course
Pescatarian
Gluten-free

Method

Set up the grill for indirect grilling ( for charcoal or for gas) and preheat to medium. If using a charcoal grill, place a drip pan in the center. If using a gas grill, place the wood chips, if desired, in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and pr