Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners or impress guests with this easy yet flavorful 5 Ingredient Marinated Grilled Salmon. With just five ingredients and minimal prep, this dish is perfect for seafood lovers seeking a quick, nutritious meal. The marinade—a delightful blend of soy sauce, dijon mustard, garlic, and olive oil—infuses the salmon with rich flavors while keeping it moist and tender on the grill. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this grilled salmon recipe is a go-to choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb. side of salmon, skin on
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into six equal portions and place skin side down in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil until well combined.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade for later; pour the rest over the salmon pieces and let rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F) and lightly brush grates with oil.
- Grill salmon skin side down for about four minutes; carefully flip and cook for another four minutes or until desired doneness.
- Remove skin from salmon pieces, brush with reserved marinade if desired, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of salmon (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg