Marinated Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
274 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Marinated Salmon
Description
This recipe combines olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, fresh parsley and thyme, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic to create a marinade that brightens and seasons salmon fillets evenly. The salmon is marinated in the refrigerator for 30 minutes up to 6 hours, allowing flavors to penetrate without overpowering the fish. Before cooking, excess marinade bits are removed to prevent burning on the grill.
Cooking options include grilling on medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes per side until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily, or baking in a 425°F oven on a prepared sheet pan for approximately 15 minutes. Brushing reserved marinade onto the salmon after cooking adds gloss and intensifies flavor.
Serving with lemon wedges enhances the fresh citrus notes and allows diners to adjust acidity. The combination of honey and soy sauce provides a subtle sweetness and umami depth, complementing the herbal brightness and garlic. The marinade encourages a moist texture while grilling or baking.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon 4-6 ounces each, fillets
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons thyme fresh leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade for later use. Add the garlic to the bowl.
- Add the salmon and marinade to a resealable freezer bag and seal. Shake to coat the salmon with the marinade.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 6 hours.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and scrape off any excess bits of herbs or garlic (otherwise they could burn on the grill!).
- Grilling instructions: Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium high heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until salmon is opaque throughout.
- Oven instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the salmon fillets on a sheet pan lined with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
- Brush the reserved marinade over the salmon fillets, then serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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