The Best Salmon Marinade
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 /3 cup of marinade
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Calories
190 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
The Best Salmon Marinade
Description
This marinade combines salty liquid aminos or soy sauce with tangy rice vinegar and sweet maple syrup, balanced with rich avocado oil and garlic powder. The ingredients are whisked together and applied to raw salmon, which is sealed in a bag to marinate for one to three hours. This timing allows the flavors to penetrate without overpowering.
Using this marinade before cooking helps produce salmon with a nuanced flavor profile. It fits well with a variety of cooking methods such as grilling, baking, or pan-searing.
For soy-free variation, coconut aminos is recommended, which may eliminate the need for added sweetener due to its natural sweetness. Alternatives like apple cider vinegar or olive oil can replace vinegar or oil components. Brown sugar is an option in place of maple syrup if preferred.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the salmon marinade to a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk well until combined. If you own a small blender such as a Magic Bullet or a NutriBullet, feel free to use it to blend the marinade.
- Use the marinade on 1 to 2 pounds of salmon. You can easily double, triple, or quadruple the marinade depending on how much fish you’re cooking.
- After preparing the salmon marinade, transfer the raw salmon and 1/3 cup of marinade for every one pound of fish to a large zip lock bag. I use a 1-gallon zip lock. If you're making two pounds of fish, you'll use all of the marinade and if you're making one pound of fish, use half of the marinade. Seal the zip lock bag, removing any excess air before sealing.
- Transfer the marinated salmon to the refrigerator. How long to marinate salmon is up to how much time you have and how much flavor you're looking for. I find 1 to 3 hours to be the optimal time to marinate salmon. For the best results, marinate salmon for 1 hour or longer. At a bare minimum, marinate salmon for 15 minutes. You can have salmon marinating up to 12 hours, although for the best results, be sure to cook the salmon 12 hours or less after marinating.
- Prepare the salmon using your favorite cooking method. See blog post above for grilling, baking searing, air frying, and more!
Notes
- Use coconut aminos for a soy-free marinade, omitting added maple syrup as it adds sweetness.
- Substitute apple cider vinegar for rice vinegar and olive or vegetable oil for avocado oil if needed.
- Brown sugar can replace pure maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2/3 cup of marinade
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3 cup | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Sodium | 1898mg | 79% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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