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Salmon Marinade

Salmon Marinade

This easy Salmon Marinade adds so much flavor to your fish and is perfect for summer grilling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • medium measuring jug
  • large zip top bag
  • Grill
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Salmon Marinade Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon fillet either a whole fillet or cut into 6-oz fillets
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce regular or reduced sodium are both fine
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon mild honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic minced; or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest from about 1 medium lemon
  • salt & pepper to taste; I recommend trying the marinade before adding it to the fish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Pat salmon dry. Feel for any remaining bones and remove.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a medium measuring jug. Whisk well.
  • Place salmon in large zip-top bag. Pour marinade over fish. Remove excess air from bag, place bag in a shallow dish and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  • Once ready, remove fish from marinade, discarding bag and excess marinade. Cook or grill fish using your preferred method until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  • For grilling, heat grill to 400-450°F. Oil grates well, then grill skin-side down for 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness. Individual fillets usually take 8-10 minutes.
  • For baking, bake salmon in an oiled, shallow dish at 375°F for 15-22 minutes, depending on thickness and size. Individual fillets usually bake in 12-15 minutes.

Notes

Garlic: If you don’t have any fresh available, feel free to use ½ – 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder. Other flavor: Try orange juice and orange zest in place of the lemon – tastes amazing! Cut the honey and sugar in half when using orange, as it has a natural sweetness. Marinating time: Salmon is best marinated for up to 60 minutes; if you MUST marinate it for longer you can do up to 4-6 hours with this marinade. Internal temperature: The US government’s food safety website recommends cooking salmon to an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg
Keyword easy recipe, family favorite, fish marinade, Grilling, Salmon Marinade, summer
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