Grilled Salmon

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This grilled salmon tastes so good! A simple soy sauce and brown sugar marinade, with hints of lemon and garlic, are the perfect salty-sweet complement to rich salmon fillets. Even my 9-year-old loves this recipe! Serve with a side of grilled zucchini or grilled corn.

Submitted by tinamenina
Updated on July 23, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets

  • lemon pepper to taste

  • garlic powder to taste

  • salt to taste

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • ⅓ cup water

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make grilled salmon

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  2. Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.

    A baking sheet with salmon fillets seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt

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  3. Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil together in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Place fish in a large resealable plastic bag; add soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

    A plastic zip top back with fillets of salmon in marinade

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  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

    A pastry brush brushing oil onto grill grates

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  5. Place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. Cook salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.

    A grill with grilled salmon fillets

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  6. Serve and enjoy!

    A plate of grilled salmon served with roasted zucchini

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From the Editor

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

318 Calories
20g Fat
13g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 318
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1092mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 389mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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