Marinade for Salmon

Name: Marinade for Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 3 red onion rings; 2 garlic cloves; 1 fresh thyme sprig; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 1/8 teaspoon fennel seed; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This easy marinade for salmon adds a ton of flavor, whether grilled, pan-seared, broiled, baked or popped in an air fryer.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons lime juice
3 red onion rings
2 garlic cloves
1 fresh thyme sprig
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 12 ingredients. Add the salmon; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 351 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein.

"This is the perfect thing to make for a speedy, healthy meal. I sometimes prepare the marinade in the morning and put the salmon in when I get home from work, and within 30 minutes, they're sizzling on the grill. Add a salad and dinner's ready!" Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, TX

Recipe Creator

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