Salmon Marinade
A delicious salmon marinade that enhances flavor, perfect for grilling or baking.
Equipment
- measuring jug
- Whisk
- zip-top bag
- Grill
- Oven
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon fillet either a whole fillet or cut into 6-oz fillets
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ 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 lemon zest finely grated 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 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 preferred method until opaque and flakes easily.
- Grill at 400-450°F for 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness. Individual fillets usually take 8-10 minutes.
- Oven bake at 375°F for 15-22 minutes, depending on thickness and size. Individual fillets usually bake in 12-15 minutes.
Notes
Salmon is best marinated for up to 60 minutes. If marinating longer, up to 4-6 hours is acceptable. Cook to an internal temperature of at least 145°F for safe consumption, chefs often cook to 125-130°F for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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