Ingredients
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
2–3 pounds salmon (fillets or whole)
Optional marinade additions: garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chili sauce
Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl or zipper-top bag. Add optional ingredients if using.
2. Add salmon to the marinade, ensuring even coating. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
3. Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove salmon from marinade and discard excess liquid.
4. Grill salmon for 10 to 15 minutes until the center is slightly pink. Broiling in the oven is an alternative.
5. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions on the cooked salmon. Optionally drizzle with a prepared honey-sesame glaze before serving.
Last Step:
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🌰 Sesame oil enhances the nuttiness; use it for a deeper flavor profile.
🥄 Apply 1/3 cup marinade per pound of salmon for consistent flavor.
⏰ Aim to grill the salmon slightly underdone to maintain juiciness through resting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Marinating: 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 oz of salmon
- Calories: 300-400 kcal
- Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g