Salmon Marinade Recipe - Savory Nothings
This flavorful salmon marinade combines savory and zesty ingredients to enhance the natural taste of salmon. Perfect for grilling or baking, this recipe will elevate your seafood dish with minimal effort.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk or fork
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking dish or grilling pan
- 1 plastic wrap optional for marinating
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Salmon 6 oz each
- ¼ cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice About 1 lemon
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger Grated
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- Optional Fresh herbs E.g., parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each fillet is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C). If using an oven, prepare a baking sheet.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. If desired, reserve the marinade for basting.
- Grill the salmon for about 4-6 minutes per side, or bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- If you reserved the marinade, heat it in a saucepan and bring it to a boil for a few minutes before using it as a sauce.
- Garnish the cooked salmon with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the marinade to your taste by adding spices or herbs.
This marinade also works well with other types of fish or chicken.
For an added kick, consider incorporating a dash of red pepper flakes into the marinade.