Salmon Marinade (Grill or Oven)

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This is my go-to for health and ease Salmon Marinade Recipe, once you try it, I bet it will be yours too. slightly sweet and slightly salty, mainly delicious, and excellent simple.This is my best salmon marinade grilled salmonbut i also like it baked or grilled salmon as well as.Lately, my favorite way to use it is actually Air Fryer Salmon.

While this salmon marinade is my favorite, you can use it for other proteins as well.It goes well with almost any kind of flaked fish, or you can even use it Grilled Pork Chops instead of Pork Chops Marinade I usually use it.

Salmon Marinade Ingredients

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for marinating salmon, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

• olive oil – I chose extra virgin olive oil for the flavor, but avocado oil would work here too.
• lemon juice – The acid helps tenderize the salmon, plus the citrus flavor pairs well with the fish. If you don’t have lemon juice, you could try lime juice, or even orange juice if you like extra sweetness.
• Maple sugar – I use Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Maple Syrup, naturally sweetened, sugar-free, and tastes just like real maple syrup. You can also use regular maple syrup if that suits you, or substitute 2 tablespoons of honey.
• fresh herbs – I use dill and parsley because those summer herbs work great on fish. Look for bright leafy herbs that won’t turn yellow. Dark green has the most flavor. You can use dried herbs (1/3 the amount of fresh) in a pinch, but fresh herbs work best for salmon.
• garlic – Use fresh minced garlic, or canned to save a few minutes.
• sea ​​salt and black pepper – The salt helps the salmon marinade penetrate and soften into the fish. Black pepper adds a little kick, but this recipe isn’t spicy. If you like heat, you can add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the marinade.

Variations: Make a Lemon Garlic or Asian Salmon Marinade!

I think this version with maple syrup is one of the best salmon marinades, but you can also try these variations:

• Asian – Omit the fresh herbs and maple syrup. Add 3 tablespoons coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger and chili powder.
• lemon garlic – Omit the maple syrup, increase the lemon juice to 1/3 cup, and add 2-3 cloves of garlic. You can also grate and add a teaspoon or two of fresh lemon zest.

How to Make a Salmon Marinade

This Baked Salmon Marinade recipe is super easy: just combine all ingredients in a medium bowl!

How to Use a Salmon Marinade

Transfer the marinade to a large ziplock bag or baking dish, add the salmon, and move it around to coat the marinade. Marinate the raw fish for 30 minutes.

Then it’s time to cook.i love this marinade grilled salmonBut you can also use it to fry or grilled salmon.

Whatever method you use, check the internal temperature with a thermometer Instant Read Thermometer — 135 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal for flaky, moist rather than dry salmon.

storage instructions

You can mix the marinade together a day or two ahead of time, but wait until just before cooking to marinate the fish.

How long to marinate salmon?

Thirty minutes is ideal for marinating salmon, but you can go as long as 60 minutes. The marinade will start to break down the fish, and if left longer than an hour in the marinade, it will turn into ceviche and start to get mushy.

Can you freeze salmon with a marinade?

No, do not freeze salmon in a marinade as it will exceed the 60 minute time limit. Acid will break down salmon, even if it’s frozen.

what to serve with salmon

With light cured salmon:

Salmon Marinade (Grill or Oven)

The easiest and best salmon marinade recipe, made with 6 simple ingredients! Use it to sear, fry or sear salmon.

Prepare: 5 minute

all: 5 minute

Serving Size: 4 (adjust according to recipe)

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1. Mix all marinade ingredients together in a small bowl.

2. Pour the marinade into a Gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags. Add salmon fillets, seal bag, and massage to coat.

3. marinated 30 minutesNot to exceed 1 hour.

4. chef grilled salmon like thisor you can bake or pan fry.

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Serving Size: 6 ounces salmon, marinated and cooked

The nutritional information makes the following assumptions:

• use Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Maple Syrup. Higher in sugar and carbs if you use it regularly.
• Only 1/4 of the marinade is included in the nutritional calculations because much is discarded after brining the salmon.

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 395

fat 26.5 grams

protein 34 grams

total carbohydrates 0.3 grams

net carbs 0.2 grams

fiber 0.1g

sugar 0.1g

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