Grilled Salmon
This flavorful grilled salmon features a simple marinade of soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon, and garlic — a perfect salty-sweet balance that even kids love!
Ingredients
1½ pounds salmon fillets
Lemon pepper, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
Salt, to taste
â…“ cup soy sauce
â…“ cup brown sugar
â…“ cup water
¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Prepare the salmon:
Season the salmon fillets evenly with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.Make the marinade:
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until the sugar is fully dissolved.Marinate:
Place the salmon fillets in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, seal tightly, and gently turn the bag to coat the fish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.Preheat the grill:
Heat an outdoor grill to medium and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.Grill the salmon:
Remove salmon from the marinade and discard the marinade. Place fillets on the grill and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.Serve:
Transfer to plates and enjoy your perfectly grilled, flavorful salmon!
- Pro Tip
For even cooking, let the salmon come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before grilling. Also, use a grill basket or foil to prevent delicate fillets from falling apart on the grill.
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