Healthier Grilled Salmon I

3 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 1 hr

“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!” - by MakeItHealthy

Ingredients

1 1/2 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
1/3 cup brown sugar
salt to taste (optional)

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Directions

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.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
Place salmon on preheated grill and discard marinade.
Cook salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
299 cal
15%

Fat
16.8 g
26%

Carbs
12.8 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (3)

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Cookin Up A Storm

Jun. 28, 2012

"This one had a little too much sugar in it for our tastes. It also definitely needed the optional salt and the addition of a little ground black pepper as well...." See more"