Easy Marinated Salmon Grilling Secrets
This grilled salmon recipe is a quick, flavorful, and easy dish featuring just five main ingredients with minimal prep and cleanup. Perfect for summer grilling and enjoyed by all!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 lb salmon side, skin on
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tsp minced garlic about 1 large clove
- 0.33 cup olive oil plus extra for brushing grill
- 1 tbsp minced parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Lay salmon skin side down on a cutting board and cut salmon crosswise into 6 equal portions, then transfer to a 13x9-inch baking dish skin side down.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil until fully emulsified.
- Set aside about 2 tablespoons of the marinade, then spoon and spread the remaining marinade over the salmon. Let the salmon rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Clean the grill grates and brush them with olive oil.
- Place salmon on the grill skin side down and cook for about 4 minutes. Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 4 minutes or until desired doneness.
- Remove the skin from the salmon, transfer to a plate, and brush the reserved 2 tablespoons of marinade over the salmon.
- Serve warm, garnished with minced parsley if desired.
Notes
This salmon is delicious served with grilled vegetables or a light salad. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated and are great cold or reheated gently.