Description

This bold, balanced marinade makes any salmon dish shine. With savory soy, fresh citrus, a touch of honey, and a kick of garlic, it infuses rich flavor while keeping the fish tender and juicy. Whether grilled, baked, or pan-seared, this marinade turns simple salmon into something truly special.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs salmon fillet (whole or cut into 6-oz pieces)

¼ cup olive oil

⅓ cup soy sauce (regular or reduced sodium)

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp mild honey

1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra depth)

1 tbsp chopped parsley

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

Mix the Marinade

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, brown sugar (if using), parsley, garlic, and lemon zest.

Taste and Adjust

Taste the marinade before adding salt—soy sauce brings plenty of saltiness. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Marinate the Salmon

Place salmon in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over and coat evenly.

Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.

Cook as Desired

Grill, bake, or pan-sear the salmon to your preferred doneness. Spoon extra marinade over the top during cooking for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: 30 mins–2 hrs

Nutrition

Calories: 320 per serving
Sugar: 4g per serving
Fat: 18g per serving
Carbohydrates: 6g per serving
Protein: 32g per serving