Easy Grilled Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
257 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Easy Grilled Salmon
Description
This recipe begins by whisking together a marinade containing soy sauce, water, vegetable oil, brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, toasted sesame oil, and garlic powder. The salmon fillets are coated in this mixture and refrigerated to marinate for at least one hour, allowing the flavors to penetrate the fish. The salmon is then cooked skin-side down on a preheated medium-high grill at around 400°F, usually for 6-8 minutes, before carefully flipping and grilling an additional 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
The marinade balances savoriness from the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil with sweetness from brown sugar and brightness from lemon juice. Grilling imparts a slight char and firm edges while keeping the center moist. Resting briefly before serving allows juices to redistribute, enhancing tenderness. The recipe includes suggestions to prevent sticking by oiling grill grates, options for oven cooking, and instructions to discard leftover marinade for food safety.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds salmon filets
Marinade
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, oil, brown sugar, lemon juice, sesame oil, and garlic powder.
- Pour over salmon and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours).
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat (400°F).
- Place salmon, skin side down, onto the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes. Turn over and cook and an additional 5-7 minutes or until salmon reaches 145°F. Do not overcook.
- Rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep salmon refrigerated during marinating and always discard leftover marinade to prevent contamination.
- For oven preparation, bake at 450°F for 10 minutes and broil for 5 minutes to achieve similar results.
- Prevent sticking by oiling hot grill grates with an oiled paper towel before cooking.
- Flip the salmon only when it easily releases from the grill to avoid tearing.
- Remove salmon from heat just before it reaches 145°F as it will continue to cook while resting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 838mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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