Why Center Cuts Are King For Grilling Salmon - Chowhound

There are two main types of salmon center cut: steaks and fillets. Fillets are cut horizontally from the salmon side. Each fillet typically weighs around 6 to 8 ounces, a good serving size for one. Fillets have a very flaky texture due to the direction in which they are cut. Their delicate nature can be a bit challenging on the grill, but the meat should hold together as you leave the skin on (one of many reasons…