How to Make Marinated Wild Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Marinated wild salmon is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a special dinner or a simple weeknight meal. This recipe features rich and flavorful wild-caught salmon that is marinated in a zesty and aromatic mixture of herbs, spices, and citrus. The result is a perfectly tender and flaky fish with a burst of intense flavor in every bite.

Wild salmon is not only incredibly delicious, but it is also packed with essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vi...

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Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 salmon fillets

  • Season fillets with salt and pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Set aside in a baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, balsamic vinegar, sugar, green onions, and cilantro. Pour marinade over salmon; cover, and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Arrange salmon on a broiling sheet. Place in a preheated oven, and bake for 5 minutes. Increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), turn fillets, and broil 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    379 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 503mg