Description
Grilled Salmon with the Best Salmon Seasoning is a culinary delight that brings together fresh flavors and healthy ingredients for a meal that’s as enjoyable as it is nutritious. This recipe features a mouthwatering marinade made from brown sugar, soy sauce, and aromatic herbs that infuse the salmon with incredible taste. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a weeknight meal, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table. The versatility of cooking methods—grilling, baking, or pan-searing—means you can enjoy this dish year-round. Discover how easy it is to create a savory salmon fillet that’s both satisfying and good for you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 salmon fillets (4–6 ounces each)
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh herbs (parsley and thyme)
- Minced garlic
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add minced garlic to the marinade. Reserve 1 tablespoon of marinade for later.
- Coat salmon fillets with the marinade and cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (up to 8 hours).
- Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Remove excess marinade from salmon.
- Grill salmon for about 5–6 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through.
- Brush reserved marinade on grilled salmon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: MAIN DISH
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approx. 5 ounces)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg