Description
A quick and flavorful honey garlic grilled salmon recipe perfect for Father’s Day or any occasion, ready in 30 minutes with a sweet, savory, and smoky glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each / 170g each), skin-on or skinless
- 3 tablespoons honey (60ml)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (60ml) or tamari for gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour marinade over them. Coat each fillet well and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F / 190-204°C). Lightly oil the grill grates with olive oil.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes without moving to get sear marks.
- Carefully flip the fillets and grill for another 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 125-130°F (51-54°C).
- Remove salmon from grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving. Optionally, drizzle boiled leftover marinade over salmon.
Notes
Marinate salmon for at least 10 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to avoid ‘cooking’ the fish with lemon juice. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Oil grill grates well to prevent sticking. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking salmon. Boil leftover marinade before using as sauce. Can bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes as an alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 o
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 35
Keywords: honey garlic salmon, grilled salmon, easy salmon recipe, Father's Day meal, quick dinner, healthy salmon, seafood grill recipe