Description
This Marinated Grilled Salmon recipe features tender, flavorful salmon filets perfectly infused with a buttery, honey-lemon marinade. Quick to prepare and grilled to juicy perfection, it makes a healthy and delicious meal option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon filets
Marinade
- 1/4 cup melted butter (1/2 stick)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, honey, mustard powder, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme, mixing well to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate Salmon: Add the salmon filets into the marinade bowl, making sure each filet is completely coated on all sides for maximum flavor absorption.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for 15 to 45 minutes, allowing the salmon to soak up the marinade while keeping it chilled.
- Preheat Grill: Set your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the salmon evenly.
- Grill Salmon: Place the marinated salmon filets directly on the grill and cook for approximately 6 minutes on each side or until the fish is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the grill and serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh lemon slices for an added zesty touch.
Notes
- Marinating the salmon for the full 45 minutes will enhance the flavor but avoid exceeding 1 hour to prevent the fish from becoming mushy.
- Use fresh salmon filets for the best texture and taste.
- If you don’t have a grill, salmon can also be cooked on a grill pan or broiled in the oven.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, based on your preference.
- Ensure grill heat is medium-high to avoid overcooking or drying out the fish.
