Succulent Grilled Salmon with Honey and Citrus Marinade

Make this delicious grilled salmon with honey and citrus marinade for a healthy and flavorful meal full of Omega-3 goodness.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 2

Total Time 47

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Fillets skin-on for grilling

For the Marinade

0.25 cup Olive Oil adds moisture
1 juice Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
2 cloves Garlic (minced) adds depth
2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
3 tablespoons Honey sweetens the marinade
to taste Salt and Pepper to enhance flavor
to taste Fresh Dill or Parsley for garnish

Equipment

Grill
Mixing bowl
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, soy sauce, and honey. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a dish or bag, pour the marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high (about 200 °C / 400 °F) and oil the grates.
Grill the Salmon: Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill, cooking for 6-8 minutes without flipping.
Flip and Finish Grilling: Flip the fillets and grill for an additional 4-6 minutes until flakes easily with a fork.
Add Fresh Herbs: In the last minute of grilling, sprinkle dill or parsley over the salmon.
Serve Immediately: Remove from grill, let rest for a couple of minutes, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh salmon and allow sufficient marinating time. Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer.

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