This is called “The world’s best grilled salmon recipe.” The grilled salmon tastes spicy, but not overpowering. Even seafood haters will love this grilled salmon. Adjust the red pepper according to your individual preference. The listed amount in this grilled salmon recipe is a happy medium. Be sure not to overcook the salmon. Grilled salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork. Instructions for baking salmon are also included. The marinade is supposed to be the best salmon marinade you will ever taste. The salmon marinade is also delicious on other seafood, as well as chicken and beef. This grilled salmon recipe makes approximately 8 servings, so half this recipe is you are serving a few number. Let me know what you think!
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
5 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more or less to your taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 green onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
Place salmon fillets in a large resealable plastic bag. In a separate medium bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients. Whisk together well, and pour over the salmon in the plastic bag. Remove the air from the bag and seal tightly. Marinate the salmon fillets in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. Wrap the salmon fillets tightly in aluminum foil. Spray the inside of the aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray before adding the salmon. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the salmon for 15 minutes per inch of thickness on a medium hot grill, or until salmon just flakes with a fork. Turn salmon over halfway through grilling. Baking salmon instructions- After marinating the salmon overnight, place salmon fillets in a glass baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the leftover marinade over the salmon. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees. Bake for about 20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.