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If the fillets still have skin, remove it after grilling. To grill salmon on a charcoal grill, place the fish on the grill rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, for 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork. Turn the fish once halfway through grilling.
Brush the cooking grate with oil. Place the salmon, skin-side-down (see Note, below), on the grill and cover. Cook, undisturbed, until the salmon just starts to release its fat (opaque mayonnaise-y stuff) and/or the flesh flakes easily, 10 to 15 minutes for most 1-inch-thick fillets. Allow another 10 minutes for each extra inch of thickness.