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Salmon fillet coated with garlic soy marinade and lemon glaze on a plate

Salmon Marinade with Garlic Soy Sauce and Lemon Juice

This salmon marinade creates tender, flaky salmon with a fresh savory garlic soy flavor and bright lemon notes. It is an easy recipe for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a simple meal everyone will enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish
  • Fresh dill or parsley (optional)
Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl, then whisk until the marinade is blended.
  2. Arrange the salmon fillets in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
  3. Add the marinade over the salmon and turn the fillets to coat them evenly.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the salmon for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Cooking
  1. Heat a grill, oven, or skillet over medium heat.
  2. Take the salmon out of the marinade and discard the used marinade.
  3. Cook the salmon for 5–7 minutes per side until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F / 63°C.
Serving
  1. Top the cooked salmon with fresh dill or parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid marinating the salmon for more than 2 hours, as the lemon juice may change the texture of the fish.