Description
Marry Me Salmon is a deliciously sweet and savory grilled salmon recipe featuring a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Perfectly grilled to flaky perfection, this dish is quick to prepare and ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Salmon
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- Marinate the salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, seal the bag tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the fish.
- Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat, ensuring the grill grates are clean and ready for cooking.
- Prepare the grill grates: Lightly oil the grill grate to prevent the salmon from sticking during cooking.
- Grill the salmon: Remove the salmon from the marinade and discard the leftover marinade. Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is done.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon for at least 2 hours, but do not exceed 4 hours to prevent the fish from becoming too salty from the soy sauce.
- You can substitute brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the salmon under the broiler or on a grill pan over medium heat on the stovetop.
- Ensure the grill grates are oiled well to avoid sticking and tearing of the delicate salmon fillets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
