This is my go-to healthy and easy salmon marinade recipe, and once you try it, I bet it will be yours, too. It’s slightly sweet, slightly savory, majorly flavorful, and super simple. It’s my best salmon marinade for grilled salmon, but I also love it for baked or seared salmon as well. Lately, my favorite way to use it is actually for crispy air fried salmon.
While I love this marinade for salmon the most, you can use it for other proteins, too. It pairs well with almost all kinds of flaky fish, or you can even use it for baked pork chops instead of the pork chop marinade I usually use.
It isn’t necessary to marinate salmon before grilling it, but doing so can impart extra flavor and moisture to your finished fish. And you don’t have to let your salmon marinate for long – just 10 minutes will do.
How To Use Salmon Marinade
Transfer the marinade to a large zip lock bag or baking dish, add the salmon, and move it around to coat in marinade. Marinate the raw fish for 30 minutes.
Then it’s time to cook. I love this marinade for grilled salmon, but you can also use it for pan seared or baked salmon.
Whatever method you use, check the internal temperature with an instant read thermometer — 135 to 140 degrees F is ideal for salmon that is flaky and moist, not dry.
You can mix together the marinade a day or two in advance, but wait to marinate the fish until right before cooking.
What To Serve With Salmon
Serve marinated salmon with a light side:
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FAQ
Should I soak my salmon before cooking?
Why do you soak salmon in salt water?
How long should you soak salmon in brine?
How do you keep salmon from drying out on the grill?
Should you brine or marinate salmon before grilling?
Brine the salmon first! Brining is simply placing the salmon in a salt water solution while the grill preheats. It makes for perfectly moist salmon, and also helps the salmon come to room temperature which makes it cook more evenly. You can also marinate the salmon as an alternate option: go to Marinated Grilled Salmon.
Is fresh salmon safe to eat?
Yes, salmon is a source of omega 3, the fatty acid is responsible for acting in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, making the heart strong and healthy. Just be careful to analyze the supplier to make sure it doesn’t have any contamination.
How to grill salmon?
Here are our tips for how to grill salmon: Brine the salmon first! Brining is simply placing the salmon in a salt water solution while the grill preheats. It makes for perfectly moist salmon, and also helps the salmon come to room temperature which makes it cook more evenly.
Should you wash raw salmon before cooking?
Food safety experts recommend that you do not wash raw salmon or other raw meat before preparing. Cooking the meat is more effective at killing bacteria, and rinsing the meat is likely to spread the bacteria onto your sink or other places in your kitchen.