Sweet and Savory Salmon Marinade
A delightful marinade combining the umami depth of soy sauce with the gentle sweetness of honey, perfect for grilling salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 ounces salmon fillet
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, and olive oil. Whisk these together until the honey is completely dissolved.
- Add Aromatics: Toss in the minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place your salmon fillet in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the top, ensuring the fish is completely coated.
- Preheat the Grill: Light the coals for a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to medium-high (about 400°F).
- Grill the Salmon: Carefully take the salmon out of the marinade and place the fillet skin-side down on the grill. Grill for about 6-8 minutes.
- Flip and Finish: Gently flip the salmon over and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
Serve with fresh herbs and your choice of side dishes like salads or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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