Salmon is a deliciously smart choice for the main dish — it’s good for you, easy to make, and, the best part, it has so much flavor potential! So, with such a flawless base, it’s no surprise that when the Best Salmon Marinade is involved, your tastebuds are filled with joy and wonder every time! Once your favorite flaky salmon swims in this sweet, savory, zesty sea of flavor, you’ll never settle for simple seasonings again. Take care of yourself (and your taste buds), and make sure your beloved fish takes a soak in the Best Salmon Marinade every time!
Ingredients
- 1 (2-pound) salmon fillet, cut into 6-ounce fillets
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Use a paper towel to pat the salmon fillets dry.
Step 2 –Discard any remaining bones within the salmon fillets.
Step 3 –In a medium-liquid measuring cup, combine the oil, the soy sauce, the lemon juice, the honey, the brown sugar, the parsley, the garlic, the lemon zest, the salt, and the pepper.
Step 4 –Use a whisk to thoroughly combine the marinade.
Step 5 –In a large, resealable plastic bag, place the salmon fillets and the marinade.
Step 6 –Remove the excess air from the bag and place the sealed bag in a shallow dish.
Step 7 –Place the marinated salmon fillets in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Step 8 –Preheat the grill to 400-450 degrees F or the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 9 –Bake the marinated salmon fillets in a greased, shallow baking dish until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, they are opaque, and they flake easily, about 12-15 minutes. If grilling, grease the grates and place the fillets skin-side down first and flip halfway through, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 10 –Allow the cooked salmon to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve.