Description
This easy Salmon Marinade is made with simple ingredients to add so much flavor to your fish. It’s a family favorite for summer grilling!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds salmon fillet
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mild honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep fish: Pat salmon dry. Feel for any remaining bones and remove.
- Make marinade: Combine remaining ingredients in a medium measuring jug. Whisk well.
- Marinate fish: 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.
- Cook: Remove fish from marinade, discarding bag and excess marinade. Cook or grill fish until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Grill: Heat grill to 400-450°F. Oil grates well, then grill skin-side down for 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness. Rest salmon for 5 minutes on a plate before serving.
- Oven: Bake salmon in an oiled, shallow dish at 375°F for 15-22 minutes, depending on thickness and size. Rest salmon for 5 minutes on a plate before serving.
Notes
Use ½ – 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder if fresh garlic is unavailable. For a variation, use orange juice and zest instead of lemon, reducing honey and sugar by half. Marinate for 30-60 minutes; maximum 4-6 hours to avoid mushiness. USDA recommends internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), though some prefer 125-130°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: salmon marinade, grilled salmon, baked salmon, easy fish marinade, summer grilling