Honey Ginger Grilled Salmon

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This dish features fresh salmon fillets marinated in a balanced blend of honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar. After marinating for at least 20 minutes, the salmon is grilled to achieve a caramelized exterior while keeping the interior moist and flaky. A light sprinkle of sea salt before grilling enhances the natural flavors, and a garnish of fresh cilantro or parsley provides a bright finishing touch. Perfect for summer grilling or a quick weeknight dinner, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice or grilled vegetables.

Updated on Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:48:00 GMT
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A succulent, flavorful salmon fillet marinated in a sweet and tangy honey-ginger glaze, then perfectly grilled for a caramelized finish. Ideal for summer BBQs or a healthy weeknight dinner.

This recipe quickly became a family favorite during summer dinner parties thanks to its simplicity and bold flavors.

Ingredients

  • For the Marinade: 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred) 1 ½ tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • For the Salmon: 4 salmon fillets (about 170 g / 6 oz each, skin-on) 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing) ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1 lemon (cut into wedges)

Instructions

Make Marinade:
Whisk together honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, olive oil, and black pepper in a bowl.
Marinate Salmon:
Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour marinade over the salmon ensuring all fillets are coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (up to 1 hour for deeper flavor).
Prepare Grill:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates or brush salmon lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Season Salmon:
Remove salmon from marinade allowing excess to drip off. Season fillets with sea salt.
Grill Salmon:
Grill salmon skin-side down for 45 minutes. Flip carefully and grill for another 34 minutes or until the fish is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve:
Transfer to plates garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
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Making this salmon on weekends brings the family together around the grill for good food and great conversations.

Required Tools

Mixing bowl Whisk Grill or grill pan Tongs Shallow dish or resealable bag Brush for oiling grates

Allergen Information

Contains fish (salmon) and soy (soy sauce) Soy can be replaced with gluten-free tamari if needed Always check ingredient labels for possible allergens

Nutritional Information

Calories 330 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 15 g Protein 32 g (per serving)

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This honey ginger grilled salmon is sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your recipe rotation.

Honey Ginger Grilled Salmon

Salmon fillets marinated in a honey-ginger glaze and grilled to juicy, flavorful perfection with fresh herbs.

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Overall Time
20 minutes
Creator Ruby Smiles

Recipe Type Main Dishes

Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Background International

Portions 4 Serves

Dietary Preferences Dairy-Free Option

What You’ll Need

Marinade

01 3 tablespoons honey
02 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
03 1 ½ tablespoons freshly grated ginger
04 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Fish

01 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, approximately 6 ounces each
02 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
03 ½ teaspoon sea salt

Garnish

01 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
02 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 01

Prepare Marinade: Combine honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, olive oil, and black pepper in a bowl and whisk until blended.

Step 02

Marinate Salmon: Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour marinade over them. Ensure all fillets are evenly coated. Refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes, up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.

Step 03

Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high and oil grill grates or brush salmon with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 04

Season Salmon: Remove fillets from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then season with sea salt.

Step 05

Grill Salmon: Place salmon on grill skin-side down and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip carefully and grill another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and flaky.

Step 06

Serve: Transfer salmon to plates, garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, and accompany with lemon wedges.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Shallow dish or resealable bag
  • Brush for oiling

Potential Allergens

Inspect ingredients for specific allergens and contact a professional for concerns.
  • Contains fish (salmon) and soy (soy sauce).

Nutritional Details (Per Serving)

Provided as supportive info; always cross-check with your healthcare provider.
  • Calories: 330
  • Fats: 15 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 15 grams
  • Proteins: 32 grams