Grilled Marinated Salmon
This juicy, flavor packed grilled salmon starts with an easy marinade made with soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and honey. Perfect for BBQ dinners!
Equipment
- Grill
- Ziplock Bag or Bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets skin on, boneless, about 6 oz each
- olive oil for drizzling before grilling
Instructions
- Place salmon skin-side down (or flesh side down for grill marks) and grill 3–4 minutes per side, or until salmon flakes easily.
- Add the salmon fillets to the marinade, seal or cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Remove the salmon from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 15–30 minutes. Allow excess marinade to drip off.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill grates and salmon lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place salmon skin-side down (or flesh-side down for grill marks) and grill 3–4 minutes per side, or until salmon flakes easily.
- Optional: Boil leftover marinade for 3–5 minutes to use as a glaze or drizzle over cooked salmon.
Notes
Feel free to swap honey for maple syrup or lemon juice for lime. Add chili flakes for a spicy twist or herbs for a fresher flavor.