Minutes & Temps
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Salmon in the grill.10-12 minutes at 400°F

Salmon fillet, 1-1.25 inches; direct medium heat. A useful starting range, with the details that matter.

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Make it your portion.

One piece or reference portion, rather than total basket load.
Stay within your appliance’s supported temperatures.
If entered, thickness replaces size scaling.

Changing the size or temperature gives a modelled estimate. How it works

Typical range

Salmon, your setting

10-12minutes

at 400°F

Check at 10 min Turn around 5 min

Based on the source chart’s Fish fillet or steak: salmon category. This food has not been separately appliance-tested.

Source entry: Fish fillet or steak: salmon. Portion controls describe one piece or planning portion; they are separate from the manufacturer’s total basket load.

From preheat to the final check.

  1. 1

    Preheat

    400°F; follow your appliance instructions.

  2. 2

    Cook

    10-12 minutes; keep pieces evenly spaced.

  3. 3

    Turn

    At about 5 minutes, turn or shake.

  4. 4

    Check

    145°F at the center; Fish.

  5. 5

    Rest

    No mandatory USDA rest time for this food.

Thickness changes the timing.

The source reference is marked below. Other rows are modelled estimates at your selected settings.

Salmon cooking time by thickness
ThicknessTypical timeBasis
0.5 in5-7 minutesModel estimate
1 in10-12 minutesSource reference
2 in18-23 minutesModel estimate

Same food. Different details.

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A frozen estimate is not supported for this method. Thaw safely before using the reference range.

A few things worth knowing.

How long does salmon take in the grill?

For Salmon fillet, 1-1.25 inches; direct medium heat, the chart baseline is 10-12 minutes at 400°F. Adjusted sizes and temperatures are modelled estimates.

What makes salmon cook faster or slower?

Measure the thickest part; thin tails finish before thick center portions. Thickness, initial temperature and appliance output also matter. A total basket weight does not describe the thickness of each piece.

Can I cook salmon from frozen?

This method has no supported frozen model. Thaw safely first and use the reference shape.

When should I start checking?

Check at 10 minutes for this setting. Keep cooking if the center has not reached the appropriate safety endpoint or texture. A timer is a reminder to check.

How do I know when salmon is done?

Check the thickest part; flesh should separate easily and lose its translucent appearance. A thermometer beats any timer.

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Where this range comes from.

Reference facts are compiled from primary charts. Adjusted ranges are planning estimates. Read how we calculate them.