Description

This grilled salmon recipe features tender fillets marinated in a savory and slightly sweet blend of olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, herbs, and garlic. Grilled to perfection, the salmon is juicy and flavorful with a beautiful golden-brown crust. Perfect for a healthy and easy dinner, this recipe is versatile enough to be cooked on an outdoor grill, indoor grill pan, or alternatively baked, broiled, or pan-seared.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Marinade

6 salmon fillets (4-6 ounces each)
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon parsley leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons thyme leaves, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic

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Instructions

Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
Reserve Marinade: Set aside 1 tablespoon of the marinade in the refrigerator to use as a finishing brush later. Add the minced garlic to the remaining marinade in the bowl.
Marinate Salmon: Add the salmon fillets to the bowl and spoon marinade over them to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
Prepare Grill: Remove salmon from the marinade and gently scrape off any excess herbs or garlic to prevent burning. Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. If using an outdoor grill, coat the grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Grill Salmon: Place salmon fillets skin side down on the grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping carefully, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Finish and Serve: Brush the reserved marinade over the cooked salmon fillets for extra flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly grilled salmon.

Notes

This grilled salmon is coated in a flavorful marinade then grilled until golden brown—an easy dinner that impresses every time.
For alternative cooking methods, this salmon can also be baked, broiled, or pan-seared if grilling is not available.
To prevent sticking, always preheat and oil your grill grates or grill pan thoroughly.
Adjust marinating time based on your schedule; longer marinating results in more flavor but avoid exceeding 8 hours to maintain texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 4-6 ounces)
Calories: 361 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 627 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 34 g
Cholesterol: 93 mg