Looking to flavor your salmon fillets perfectly? The best marinade for salmon should bring out the fish’s flavors without overpowering them. You can turn a simple salmon fillet into a delectable and memorable masterpiece with the right combination of simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry. Whether you’re grilling, baking (pssst, have you checked our guide on how to bake salmon in the oven?), or pan-searing salmon, here are three of our best salmon marinade recipes to tenderize the fish, infuse aromatics, and impress your guests!
Ingredients list for the salmon marinades
For the Garlic and Herb Marinade
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 oz. of salmon
For the Sweet Soy Marinade
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 12 oz. of salmon
For the Cilantro Lime Marinade
- 1 ½ tablespoons blackened seasoning (recipe here)
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- 12 oz. of salmon
Directions
For any of the salmon marinades above:
1. Add all ingredients for your marinade of choice, excluding the salmon fillets, to a medium-sized bowl and whisk to combine.
2. Transfer the salmon and marinade to a plastic Ziploc bag or container. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
3. When ready to cook your salmon, drain the fillets from the marinade and cook according to your recipe directions. Enjoy!
More salmon recipes
- Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe
- Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
