Marinated Grilled Salmon
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
379 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Marinated Grilled Salmon
Description
Marinated Grilled Salmon is prepared by immersing salmon fillets in a marinade composed of low sodium soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, and minced garlic. The salmon should marinate for at least an hour and up to 24 hours to absorb the flavors thoroughly. Before grilling, excess marinade is allowed to drain off, preventing flare-ups and burning.
The salmon is cooked skin-side down on a pre-oiled grill to maintain the fillets’ integrity and achieve a crisp texture. During grilling, the reserved marinade is simmered to syrupy consistency and used to baste the fish, enhancing the glaze and preventing drying. The salmon is grilled to medium rare or medium, preserving its moistness and delicate texture.
This recipe is suited for serving warm with fresh parsley or green onion sprinkled on top and accompanied by lemon slices. The skin-on preparation helps keep the fish together and delivers pleasant mouthfeel. Variations in marinade ingredients allow for customization to taste.
Ensure the fish scales are removed before cooking and consult the thickness of the fillets for accurate cooking times. Marinade substitutions include different vinegars, sweeteners, or added aromatics like chili flakes for variation.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon skin on best (150-180g/5-6oz each, Note 1, fillets
- olive oil , for cooking
Marinade (Sauce)- Note 2:
- 1/3 cup (85 ml) soy sauce , low sodium
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
Serving (optional)
- parsley finely chopped, or chives or green onion
- lemon slices
Instructions
Marinating:
- Place marinade in a ziplock bag and mix to combine.
- Add salmon and massage to coat. Marinate for 3 - 24 hours (1 hr minimum).
- Take out of fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Remove salmon onto plate, allowing excess marinade to drain off.
Sauce (basting + serving):
- Pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan and simmer over medium high for 3 to 5 minutes until syrupy.
- Pour into bowl/jug (some used for basting, some for serving).
BBQ:
- Brush BBQ grills with oil. Then preheat to medium (or medium low for strong BBQ's).
- Drizzle salmon with oil, the place onto the BBQ flesh side down (skin side up).
- Cook for 3 minutes or until golden, then use tongs to carefully turn.
- Brush the flesh with Sauce, then close BBQ lid.
- Cook for 3 - 4 minutes, basting one more time halfway through, or until the internal temperature is 50C/120F(medium rare) or 55C/130F (medium).
- Transfer salmon to plate and serve with remaining Sauce.
Notes
- Salmon with skin on holds together better during grilling and can be served with or without the skin, based on preference.
- Ensure scales are removed and bones are checked before cooking for better texture and ease of eating.
- Marinate the salmon for at least one hour, up to 24 hours, for best flavor absorption.
- Adjust marinade ingredients as preferred: try different vinegars, sweeteners, or add chili flakes or ginger for variation.
- Cook salmon at medium heat; fillets about 2.5 cm thick take roughly six minutes total for medium doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379cal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 916mg | 19% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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