Healthier Grilled Salmon I

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This lemon-garlic seasoned soy sauce and brown sugar marinade is a perfect compliment to rich salmon fillets. So good, and so good for you!

Submitted by MakeItHealthy
Published on March 5, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Directions

  1. Stir together lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and olive oil in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Place fish flesh side down in mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.

  3. Place salmon on preheated grill and discard marinade.

  4. Cook salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes.

Editor's Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Grilled Salmon I.

28 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

299 Calories
17g Fat
13g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 397mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 444mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.