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