Description
Ina Garten’s salmon marinade elevates seafood with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and garlic create a simple yet elegant coating that brings restaurant-quality elegance to home-cooked salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 side fresh salmon, boned but skin on (about 3 pounds / 1.36 kilograms)
Liquid Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons good soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Aromatics:
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Ignite the grill to medium-high heat, using either charcoal briquettes or a gas grill. Thoroughly coat the grilling grate with cooking oil to prevent the salmon from adhering during cooking.
- Position the salmon fillet on a clean cutting surface with the skin facing downward. Carefully slice the fish into four uniform portions, maintaining the skin on each piece.
- Create the flavor-enhancing marinade by whisking together Dijon mustard, soy sauce, extra virgin olive oil, and finely minced garlic in a small mixing bowl until the ingredients form a seamless, homogeneous mixture.
- Generously coat the salmon pieces with approximately half of the prepared marinade. Allow the fish to absorb the flavors for 10-15 minutes at room temperature, ensuring maximum flavor penetration.
- Carefully place the salmon portions on the preheated grill, positioning them skin-side down. Cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes, developing a beautiful caramelized exterior.
- Gently flip each salmon piece using a wide, sturdy spatula. Continue grilling for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, adjusting cooking time based on desired level of doneness and thickness of the fish.
- Remove the salmon from the grill and transfer to a clean serving plate. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the top, allowing the fish to rest for 5-7 minutes. This resting period helps distribute the juices and intensify the flavors.
- Before serving, carefully separate the skin from the salmon if desired. The dish can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or chilled, offering versatile serving options.
Notes
- Leftovers transform beautifully into refreshing salads, sandwiches, or quick pasta dishes.
- Summer barbecues, casual weeknight meals, or elegant dinner parties become effortless with this recipe.
- Grilling skin-side down creates a crispy exterior while keeping the salmon incredibly moist and tender.
- Fresh salmon fillets with skin intact guarantee the most flavorful and succulent results.
- Dijon mustard and soy sauce combine to deliver a punch of tangy, umami-rich flavor in just minutes.
- Minimal marinating time means maximum taste without complicated preparation steps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg