5 Ingredient Marinated Grilled Salmon
5 Ingredient Marinated Grilled Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that makes any meal feel special. With just five simple ingredients, this recipe combines soy sauce, dijon mustard, garlic, and olive oil to create a delicious marinade that enhances the natural taste of fresh salmon. Perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also healthy, packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Best of all, cleanup is a breeze with minimal dishes needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb side of salmon (skin on)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the salmon crosswise into six equal portions and place skin side down in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil until well combined.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade and spread the remaining mixture over the salmon. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F) and brush grates with oil.
- Grill the salmon skin side down for about four minutes before carefully flipping it for an additional four minutes or until cooked through.
- Optional: Remove skin after grilling and brush with reserved marinade before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg