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Salmon Marinade

A simple savory-sweet marinade that brightens salmon with soy, lemon, garlic and honey.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 2 yield

Equipment

  • large zip-top bag or large bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or fork
  • air fryer or oven or skillet or grill
  • baking sheet (for oven)
  • parchment paper or non-stick foil

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • 2-3 pounds fresh salmon

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl or large zip-top bag, combine 1 cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; whisk or shake until blended.
  • Add 2–3 pounds fresh salmon to the marinade, ensuring the fish is fully coated and the bag or bowl is sealed or covered.
  • Refrigerate and marinate for 30–60 minutes, but do not exceed 1 hour to avoid the fish breaking down.
  • Choose a cooking method and cook until the salmon reaches 145°F (63°C) or is opaque and flakes easily.
  • Air fryer: Spray the basket, place salmon skin-side down, and cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
  • Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F, line a baking sheet with parchment or foil, place salmon skin-side down, and bake 8–10 minutes.
  • Skillet: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high, add salmon skin-side up and sear 4–5 minutes, then flip skin-side down and cook an additional 3 minutes.
  • Grill: Preheat grill to 500°F, brush or spray with oil, grill skin-side down 6–8 minutes, then flip and cook over indirect heat 2–4 minutes.

Notes

  • Do not marinate the salmon for more than 1 hour.
  • Pat salmon dry before cooking for better sear.
  • Use a thermometer to confirm salmon reaches 145°F.
  • Marinade quantity is enough for 2–3 lb salmon.