Salmon With Lemon-Herb Marinade
Updated Nov. 24, 2024

- Total Time
- 20 minutes, plus marinating
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Ingredients
- 13-pound salmon fillet, in one piece
- 1clove garlic, minced
- 2tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2tablespoons soy sauce
- 1tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 2tablespoons parsley, chopped fine
- 2tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2tablespoons sesame oil
- ¼cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1lemon, cut into 6 wedges
- Sprigs of rosemary, for garnish
Preparation
- Step 1
Wipe salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Combine remaining ingredients (except lemon wedges and rosemary sprigs) in small bowl and mix well. Pour mixture over salmon, making sure it is coated on both sides. Marinate for at least an hour before cooking.
- Step 2
Preheat broiler or grill. Cook salmon, turning once — five to six minutes each side for medium rare.
- Step 3
Place salmon on serving platter and garnish with lemon wedges and sprigs of rosemary.
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Comments
Living on the Gulf Coast, I cook fish at least twice a week or more. Regarding Step 2, there is NO need to flip the fish; only bad things can happen. Remember, fish unlike beef, does not metabolize; It only gets heated. Here's an easier way. Bake the salmon skin side down at 350F for 20 minutes. If you wish, finish the Salmon under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, but not necessary. Same instructions for grill (indirect heat).
Stupid question: do you cook the salmon in the marinade or discard the marinade? Some recipes keep the marinade; some don't. I suspect this one doesn't, but want to make sure. Thanks.
I've always wondered the best way to flip a whole fillet of salmon the grill? Two spatulas? Thoughts?
It was raining out so I baked a gorgeous 1.3 lb coho salmon fillet at 350 for 15 minutes, followed by a 4-5 minutes under the broiler. Thermometer read a little over 140, the way we like it. It was beautiful and tasted just as good. No flipping! Thanks to the commenter for the suggestion on how to cook it. The dog ate the skin, and her coat shines this morning.
Good flavor. Instead of a whole salmon I cut portions and did the rest the same. Served with potatoes and broccoli was a great dinner.
The spices burned while frying in the pan, the garlic became bitter.
