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overhead view of marinated grilled salmon with lime slices on top sitting on a bed of wilted spinach on a white platter

Easy Marinated Grilled Salmon

Chef Dennis Littley
When its time to grill up deliciousness, try my easy to make marinade and add layers of flavor to your grilled salmon.  This dish will make salmon lovers out of even the pickiest eaters.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate 1 hour
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 6 ounce salmon fillets skinless and boneless
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lite soy sauce
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • Parsley-finely chopped for garnish
  • Lime wheels for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish or large ziplock bag.
  • Add the marinade to the baking dish And refrigerate for 1-2 hours. If you use a ziplock bag, seal the bag and gently move the salmon around in the marinade. 
  • Preheat grill to medium-high (350º-400ºF)
  • Clean the grill thoroughly to make sure the salmon doesn't stick.
    *add a light coat of oil to the grill using tongs holding an oiled paper towel
  • Place salmon filets filet side down first (skin side up) on the hot grill.
  • Grill on each side for about 5 minutes or until the desired doneness
  • Optional:
  • Serve on a bed of wilted spinach
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Nutrition

Calories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1180mgPotassium: 911mgSugar: 13gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
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