Description
This easy Salmon Marinade is your ticket to transforming a simple fish dish into a mouthwatering culinary experience. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a marinade that infuses salmon with rich flavors of soy sauce, zesty lemon, and subtle sweetness from honey. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe allows you to enjoy tender, flaky salmon that your family will love. Plus, it’s versatile enough to work with other types of fish or chicken!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds salmon fillet
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mild honey
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and remove any bones.
- In a medium measuring jug, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the salmon in a zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag tightly after removing excess air.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes for optimal flavor infusion.
- Preheat your grill or oven; cook the marinated salmon according to preferred method (grilling or baking) until flaky and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on cooking method (8–20 minutes)
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg