The Best Salmon Marinade
Ingredients:
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional, for added freshness)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Marinade:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
2. Marinate the Salmon:
Place your salmon fillets in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the salmon, making sure the fillets are well coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. Avoid marinating for longer than 2 hours as the acid from the lemon juice can start to “cook” the salmon.
3. Cook the Salmon:
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