Salmon Marinade: Easy Recipe for Juicy Flavorful Fillets
This salmon marinade offers a simple yet delicious way to prepare salmon fillets that are juicy and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice.
- Place the salmon fillets in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring it is well coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill or bake the salmon until it flakes easily with a fork, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This marinade can also be used for shrimp or chicken.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Salmon Marinade