Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this easy-to-make salmon marinade that guarantees perfectly cooked, succulent fish every time. Combining savory soy sauce with zesty lemon juice and aromatic garlic, this marinade infuses your salmon with rich taste while keeping it moist during cooking. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual family meal, this versatile marinade elevates your dish with minimal effort. Simply marinate the fresh salmon fillets for 30 minutes to two hours before grilling or baking to achieve mouthwatering results. Serve alongside vibrant sides like grilled asparagus or cilantro lime rice for a complete and impressive meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillets
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Garlic cloves
- Honey
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, and black pepper; whisk until well blended.
- Place salmon fillets in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or grill over medium-high heat.
- Remove salmon from marinade (discard any leftover marinade). Bake for 12-15 minutes or grill for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (113g)
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg