Grilled salmon with white barbecue sauce is a West Coast take on Alabama’s tangy Southern classic. Perfect for summer grilling, this quick and easy recipe uses pantry staples, is naturally gluten free, and delivers bold flavour the whole family will love.
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🐠 Ingredients
Whip up this white barbecue sauce while the barbecue is heating up.
- Salmon filets - A popular West coast choice year round.
- Miracle Whip & butter - Homemade mayo will be more runny but you can use it.
- Honey, white wine vinegar & lemon juice - For the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
- Dill - Pairs well with salmon and is a fresh take on the Alabama white sauce.
See recipe card for exact amounts.
Instructions
Grilling - Whoever the grill master is in your house can grill the salmon with their method and timing. Pay attention, know your barbecue and trust yourself.
Oven method - When you find what works for you make a mental note and use 'your method' whenever you want. If it's not sunny out my husband will cook salmon in the oven at 350℉ for 25 minutes, perfect every time! No matter what recipe he is using.
Substitutions & Variations
Miracle Whip - This is an ultra-processed food I'm trying to get rid of. Substitute homemade mayo if you have it, knowing the sauce will be more runny.
Seasonings - Alabama white barbecue sauce recipes vary as you would expect. They can include mustard, horseradish, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Feel free to adjust this recipe to your liking.
Serving Salmon with White Barbecue Sauce
Gourmet Dinner - For a fancy dinner wow your guests by serving these cute vegetable stacks on a small plate on the side.
Edible Flowers - I buy a pansy plant for my outside table in the spring and keep it alive as long as I can. You'll see them in lots of my pictures on social media. Check out this post, edible flowers in the kitchen and get them in your garden for simple and impressive garnishes all summer.
Tools for Gluten Free Cooks
Whether you're visiting family, traveling, using public grills at campsites and parks or sending kids to a birthday party; gluten free cooks need options. Tin foil in always a good choice to avoid cross contact on shared grills.
The reusable option is grilling sheets. They go right on the grates of any barbecue and the food still gets the nice grill marks you want. Cut the sheets in any size you need. Wash and reuse year round. For more on these check out this post, Reusable Grilling Sheets and more.
Storage
If I'm making this salmon recipe for two or three, I divide the sauce with half for dinner and the other half straight into a clean jar. It lasts for weeks and if I labelled the jar it will serve as a reminder to me to repeat this meal.
I also use this sauce to make tuna or salmon salad. This can be done with leftover cooked salmon, canned salmon or canned tuna. Add any amount to perk up your typical combination.
Top Tip
House Rules - Use a CLEAN spoon in every jar, every time. Get lots of spoons and don't complain about how many spoons are in the dishwasher. We're always aware of cross contact from gluten but this practice also prevents mold in those jars that get pushed to the back of the fridge.
Grilled Salmon with White Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 salmon steaks or filets
White Barbecue Sauce
- ⅔ cup Miracle Whip
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 1½ tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- ½ teaspoon dried dill (or ½ tablespoon fresh dill, chopped)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the barbecue.
White Barbecue Sauce
- Combine sauce ingredients in bowl and stir to combine. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir again.
- Set aside ⅓ cup sauce to serve at the table. Use remainder to brush salmon while cooking.
Cook Salmon
- Brush salmon with white barbecue sauce.
- Grill for approximately 6 minutes per side, brush with remaining sauce when it is turned.
Serve
- Garnish with fresh dill or edible flowers. Serve reserved White Barbecue Sauce on the side.
Notes
Nutrition
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