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Salmon Marinade

Delicious Salmon Marinade for Flaky, Flavorful Perfection

This Salmon Marinade transforms simple salmon fillets into a flavor-packed dish, perfect for grilling or baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup soy sauce adds umami flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil keeps fish moist
  • 2 tablespoons honey balances saltiness
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice provides zesty kick
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper adds earthy heat
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adds spice
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon fresh, high-quality

Equipment

  • Medium-Sized Bowl
  • Whisk
  • resealable plastic bag
  • grill
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salmon Marinade
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, honey, and lemon juice. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk together until smooth.
  2. Place salmon fillets in a resealable bag. Pour marinade over salmon, ensuring each fillet is well-coated. Seal bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Preheat your grill or oven.
  4. Remove salmon from marinade and discard the marinade. Check for an even coating on the fillets.
  5. Place salmon on grill or in baking dish. Grill for about 6-8 minutes per side or bake for 12-15 minutes, until opaque.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate salmon for up to 4 hours. Use fresh garlic and ginger for best results.

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