Grilled Honey Garlic Salmon & Asparagus: Your New Favorite Summer BBQ

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   Prepare the Honey Garlic Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
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   Prep the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle lightly with 1 tbsp olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
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   Prep the Asparagus: Toss trimmed asparagus spears with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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   Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F / 190-200°C). Clean and lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
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   Grill Asparagus: Place asparagus directly on the hot grates. Grill for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp with nice char marks. Remove and set aside.
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   Grill Salmon: Place salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the oiled grill grates. Close lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, without moving, until the skin is crispy and releases easily.
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   Flip and Glaze: Flip the salmon fillets. Brush the top side generously with half of the honey garlic glaze. Close lid and cook for another 3-5 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
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   Final Glaze: Flip the salmon again, brushing the remaining glaze over the crispy skin side. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until the glaze caramelizes and salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily with a fork.
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   Serve: Carefully transfer grilled salmon and asparagus to a serving platter. Let salmon rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs or sesame seeds if desired.