Flavorful Salmon Marinade

A simple and delicious salmon marinade that enhances the natural flavor of salmon. Perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-searing.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main Dish, Seafood

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Classic Marinade Ingredients:

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Variations (you can add as notes):

Asian: soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar

Mediterranean: garlic, olive oil, balsamic, rosemary

Spicy: Cajun spice mix, sriracha, chipotle

1 Add step-by-step instructions:

2 In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

3 Place salmon fillets in a non-reactive container. Pour the marinade over the salmon.

Cover and refrigerate:

Thin fillets (1.5 inch): 2–4 hrs or overnight

4 Remove salmon from marinade and let excess drip off.

5 Cook salmon using your preferred method:

Grill: 4–6 min per side

Bake: 12–15 min at 400°F / 200°C

Pan-Sear: 3–4 min per side

Broil: 4–6 min per side

6 Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.