Marinated BBQ Salmon for Two
This BBQ Salmon is super easy to throw together in the morning and toss on the grill just before dinner time. Healthy and delicious, you’ll make this easy salmon recipe again and again.
Marinated Salmon has an additional layer of flavor that infuses into the fish and creates a delicious entree.
Why You Must Make
- This is a small-batch recipe for when you’re not having a big family meal.
- Using an easy marinade is a simple way to add flavor deep into the salmon and keep it moist when grilling.
- If the weather is keeping you from grilling, this salmon can easily be roasted in the oven.
Ingredient Notes
- Kitchen Staples – Olive Oil, Garlic Cloves
- Soy Sauce – Adds saltiness, plus provides umami, the savory sense of taste. You may use low sodium if you’re watching your salt intake.
- Lemon Juice – Use fresh lemon juice for the tastiest results. Avoid bottled lemon juice that’s on the shelves at your supermarket.
- Honey – Adds sweetness to balance the lemon juice
- Salmon Fillets – Use the best quality, skin on fillets you can afford. Farmed is fine, but splurge on wild salmon for special occasions.
Recipe Notes
- Marinate for at least an hour, but longer allows more flavor to be absorbed into the fish. I recommend 6 or more hours, even overnight.
- Marinating too long will cause the fish to get mushy if there is a lot of acid, like lemon juice, in the marinade.
- Grill or roast to desired doneness. About 10 minutes per inch is standard.
- Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate way to access the internal temperature. The USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°.
- If you prefer less well-done salmon, you may want to consider sushi-grade salmon.
How to Make
Frequently Asked Questions
Marinate for at least 30-60 minutes to allow time for the marinade to penetrate into the salmon, but a few hours to overnight will add more flavor. You can marinate up to overnight as long as there’s not a lot of acid in the marinade. Acids like citrus juice or vinegar can break down the fish, making it mushy.
Note that the FDA recommends salmon be cooked to 145° F.
Rare Salmon should be 110-115° F. It will have soft and translucent flesh.
Medium Salmon should be 120-125° F. It will be opaque, slightly firm, and pink.
Well Done Salmon should be 140-150° F. It will be firm with no pink and safe according to the USDA.
A grill can put out a lot of heat so the timing can vary. Use 10 minutes per inch as a starting point, but check the internal temperature at 5 minutes, and depending on the results, add 3-5 more minutes and recheck until the temperature reaches your desired doneness.
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Marinated BBQ Salmon Recipe for Two Recipe
A simple, flavorful marinade that's perfect for enhancing salmon.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets, skin on
- 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, and garlic.
- Place the salmon in a gallon Ziploc bag or a shallow dish, skin side up.
- Add the marinade to the bag or dish.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the grill and cook for about 8 minutes or until your desired doneness.
- If desired, cook the remaining marinade until thick and syrupy. This can be used to baste the salmon while it's cooking.
Notes
Adapted from Recipe Tin Eats.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1 salmon filletAmount Per Serving: Calories: 590Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1234mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 52g
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4 Comments on “Marinated BBQ Salmon for Two”
This sounds so effortless and yet delicious! And I’m often cooking for two, so I like that it makes a small batch. Thanks!
I cook salmon often just for myself – my husband doesn’t eat it – and I just cook in browned butter. I love this idea, and it’s simple, too. I typically don’t get too involved cooking for just one! Thanks!
That salmon has my mouth watering. And the smokiness from the grill takes it to the next level.
Absolutely mouthwatering and I could devour two at one set :-))