Salmon
The Only Salmon Marinade Recipe You’ll Ever Need
This salmon marinade recipe is a perfect blend of flavors that lets the natural taste of the salmon shine without overpowering it. This versatile marinade combines a balance of salty, sweet, tangy and savory flavors that would also work well with other fish like mahi-mahi or tuna, or even chicken breast.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 (5-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk 2 tablespoons each oil, soy sauce and mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper together in a small bowl until well combined.
- Place 4 (5-ounce) salmon fillets in a large zip-top plastic bag; pour in the marinade and gently shake the bag to coat the salmon. Press out as much air as possible before sealing the bag. Place the bag on a large plate; refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the salmon from the marinade; gently shake off excess marinade (discard marinade). Place the salmon, skin-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Bake until slightly flaky and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 125°F, 9 to 10 minutes. Tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.