Best Grilled Salmon — Easy & Flavor-Packed
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Sweet, savory, and bright — this grilled salmon gets a quick soy-and-brown-sugar soak with a touch of lemon and garlic seasoning. The marinade caramelizes on the grill for a glossy, flavorful crust while the flesh stays tender. Kid-friendly and weeknight-easy.
Ingredients
Instructions
Lay out your ingredients so everything’s ready. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels.
Sprinkle the fillets evenly with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and a little salt on both sides. This gives the fish a balanced savory base.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until the sugar fully dissolves.
Place the seasoned salmon into a large zip-top bag or shallow container. Pour the marinade over the fish, seal, and flip the bag so every piece is coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors soak in.
Heat an outdoor grill to medium. Brush the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking.
Remove the salmon from the marinade (discard any used marinade). Put the fillets on the hot grill, skin-side down if applicable. Grill until the flesh flakes easily with a fork — typically about 6–8 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
Transfer to a platter, let rest briefly, then serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- Calories
- 318 calories
- Fat Content
- 20g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 13g
- Protein Content
- 21g
