Description

This Salmon Marinade Recipe combines soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and garlic for a perfectly balanced blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. It enhances salmon’s natural richness, creating tender, flavorful fillets that cook beautifully whether grilled, baked, or pan-seared.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)

1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)

1 tablespoon lemon juice (or lime juice)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and dill until well combined.
Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes. Avoid marinating for longer than 1 hour.
Remove salmon from the marinade and cook using your preferred method:
- Grill: 4–6 minutes per side
- Bake: 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes
- Pan-sear: 4–5 minutes per side over medium-high heat
Serve hot with rice, vegetables, or salad, drizzling reserved marinade if desired (not reused from raw fish).

Notes

Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for spice.

Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.

Swap lemon juice for pineapple juice and add ginger for a tropical twist.

Reserve a spoonful of marinade before adding salmon for drizzling after cooking.

Do not freeze raw marinated salmon; cooked salmon freezes well up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Marinade
Method: No-cook (used before grilling/baking)
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (for 1 salmon fillet with marinade)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg