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Best Grilled Salmon

Perfectly Sweet Best Grilled Salmon in 15 Minutes

Discover how to make the best grilled salmon, marinated in a sweet soy mixture for a delightful weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and helps create a caramelized glaze.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Provides acidity to balance the sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds mild warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavors.
  • 1/4 cup Lite Soy Sauce Contributes a savory depth.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Thins the marinade for easier distribution.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Provides aromatic flavor.
For the Salmon
  • 4 6 oz fillets Salmon Main protein providing omega-3 fatty acids.

Equipment

  • grill
  • Gallon-size zip lock bag
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a gallon-size zip lock bag, combine brown sugar, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, soy sauce, olive oil, water, and minced garlic. Seal the bag and gently mix until the ingredients are well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add salmon fillets to the bag, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal tightly and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C). This ensures perfect sear on salmon.
  4. Cut heavy-duty aluminum foil into large squares and fold up the sides to create shallow boats for each salmon fillet.
  5. Lay each marinated salmon fillet in the foil boats, skin-side down, and pour a bit of leftover marinade on top.
  6. Place foil packets on the grill and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and appears slightly translucent.
  7. Optionally flip salmon for 1 to 2 minutes for grill marks. Serve immediately, drizzled with leftover marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 6filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For an intensified flavor boost, reserve some marinade before adding it to the salmon; brush it on just before serving.

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