Wild salmon has been gaining in popularity as the main dish at dinner. Baked, broiled, steamed or even fried, there are multiple ways to prepare salmon. For family chefs hoping to break out of their usual routine and add additional flavor to the meal, preparing marinades for salmon may be the answer.
Marinated salmon is moist, flavorful and can be prepared up to a day ahead of the meal in order to cut down on preparation time. Marinate salmon in any one of these easy recipes and incorporate more, healthy cooking into the family’s diet.
Soy and Lemon Marinade for Salmon
For those that like their salmon subtly flavored, and for those who enjoy soy sauce with their salmon, this marinade produces a flavor that compliments but does not overwhelm the fish.
Ingredients:
- Salmon fillet – skinned
- Equal measures of lemon juice and soy sauce
Directions:
- Place the salmon fillet into a sealable container
- Pour enough lemon juice and soy sauce in equal measure to completely immerse the salmon. This quantity will vary based on the size of the fillet and the shape and size of the container.
- Marinate the salmon for 1 hour
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes for 1lb of salmon at 350 degrees, or until fish is cooked through. Serve with rice and peas.
Honey Soy Marinade for Salmon
For those who like their fish sweet, or for parents looking for ways to introduce salmon to their children, this marinade produces the best salmon recipe. The amount of honey can be increased or reduced to taste.
Ingredients
- Salmon Fillet – skinned
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 1 Cup of Soy Sauce
Directions
- Place the salmon in a sealable container
- Pour honey and soy sauce over the salmon
- Turn several times to coat thoroughly
- Marinate for 2 hours
- Place salmon a sheet of aluminum foil
- Fold up the edges of the foil to form a sealed packet
- Place the packet on a baking sheet in an oven pre-heated to 350 degrees
- Bake for 20 – 25 minutes
- Serve with rice and spinach
Guinness Marinade for Salmon
Marinating salmon and other fish in beer before pan frying it has been done for centuries, particularly along the coasts. Guinness is an extremely thick beer which sticks well to the fish and creates a coating that seals the moisture in during frying.
Ingredients
- One can of Guinness Beer per lb of fish
- Salmon fillet – skinned
Directions
- Place the salmon in a bowl
- Pour the Guinness over the fish and turn to coat well
- Allow to marinate for 30 minutes
- In a frying pan, heat grape seed, or another form of high temperature oil
- Place the fish in the hot oil, turning once after approximately 5 minutes. Be sure to scrape up the cooked batter along with the fish when turning
- Serve with oven baked French fries
Levels of ingredients in marinades can be adjusted to taste. Soy sauce contains a great deal of salt, so add additional seasoning carefully after first tasting the fish.
Try marinating salmon today and bring additional flavors to the home dinner menu, along with a healthier lifestyle.
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