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5 Ingredient Marinated Grilled Salmon

This grilled salmon is one of the best salmon recipes I've tried and it only takes FIVE ingredients. Bonus: there's minimal prep and minimal clean up.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. side of salmon , skin on
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic  (1 large clove)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil , plus more for brushing grill
  • 1 Tbsp minced parsley (optional, for looks)

Instructions

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  1. Lay salmon skin side down on a cutting board and cut salmon crosswise into 6 equal portions, transfer to a 13 by 9-inch baking dish skin side down.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mustard, garlic and olive oil until mixture is emulsified (fully comes together).
  3. Set aside about 2 Tbsp of the marinade mixture then spoon and spread remaining mixture over salmon, let rest at room temperature 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile preheat grill over medium-high heat to about 400 degrees F. Clean grill grates and brush with oil.
  5. Place salmon on grill skin side down and cook about 4 minutes, then carefully flip (I sort of roll it) and continue to cook another 4 minutes or to desired doneness.
  6. Remove skin from salmon then plate and brush remaining 2 Tbsp marinade mixture over salmon.
  7. Serve warm garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Recipe source: adapted from
  • Ina Garten
  • If you don't have a grill, you can likely bake the salmon at 400ºF for 10 to 15 minutes instead. 
  • There's no need to remove the salmon skin beforehand. It's safe to eat and tastes delicious! 
  • Grilled salmon pairs nicely with grilled corn on the cob, black bean and corn salad, a simple side salad, and so much more. 
  • Recipe source: adapted from Ina Garten