Spicy Salmon Marinade Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Spicy Salmon Marinade Recipe
Description
The Spicy Salmon Marinade Recipe uses a combination of soy sauce and olive oil as a base, with brown mustard, lemon juice, and honey introducing a balance of tanginess and sweetness. Garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes add robust and spicy notes, enhanced by optional diced Serrano pepper for extra heat. Marinating the salmon fillets in this mixture for at least 15 minutes, and ideally up to an hour, allows the flavors to infuse.
For cooking, grilling produces a crispy skin by starting salmon skin side down, typically cooking 4-5 minutes per side over medium heat. Alternatively, baking in an oven at 425°F for 10-12 minutes ensures the salmon cooks through and flakes easily. This marinade helps keep salmon tender and flavorful, complementing the rich fish without overpowering it.
This marinade suits both grilling and baking methods and can be adjusted for spiciness by varying red pepper flakes or Serrano quantity. Lemon juice adds brightness and cuts the richness of salmon.
Marinating the salmon several hours or all day improves taste, but even 30 minutes imparts good flavor. The marinade mixture can also be used for other fish or seafood as desired.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons brown mustard I use spicy brown mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey or use brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or juice from ½ lemon
- 1 Serrano pepper diced (optional, for extra spicy)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- red pepper flakes use ¼ to 1 teaspoon, or to taste, to taste
- 2 ounce salmon fillets
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, honey or brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice, serranos, garlic, oregano, salt and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Place the salmon in a large zip-lock bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate at least 15 to 20 minutes, or for 1 hour before cooking.
Notes
- Marinate salmon in a sealed bag or covered bowl for up to several hours for deeper flavor.
- Grill over medium heat starting skin side down for crispy skin and cook 4-5 minutes per side.
- For baking, preheat oven to 425°F and cook salmon for 10-12 minutes, adjusting time by thickness.
- Adjust heat level by varying red pepper flakes and optional Serrano pepper.
- Use the marinade for other seafood as a flavorful alternative.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 3243mg | 135% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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