Salmon Marinade Recipe - Savory Nothings
This delicious salmon marinade is perfect for enhancing the natural flavors of the fish while adding a savory kick. With just a few ingredients, you'll have a quick and easy way to elevate your salmon dishes.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk or fork
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking dish or resealable plastic bag
- 1 grill or oven
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or fresh dill, chopped Use 1 tablespoon if using fresh dill.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, black pepper, and salt. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring each fillet is well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish.
- Allow the salmon to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for richer flavor.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat. If using an oven, set it to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the salmon from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
- For grilling, place the fillets skin-side down on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork. For the oven, bake for about 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve the marinated salmon hot and enjoy your savory dish!
Notes
This marinade also works well for other types of fish or chicken if you want to switch things up.
You can prepare the marinade a day in advance to save time. Just store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.