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The Best BBQ Salmon Recipe for Perfect Summer Grilling

This BBQ salmon features a simple yet delicious marinade of soy sauce and brown sugar that creates a beautiful caramelized glaze on the grill. The sweet-salty flavors in the marinade complement the rich salmon fillets perfectly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 318
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds salmon fillets
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, vegetable oil, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Place salmon fillets in a glass baking dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, making sure all parts are coated. If using a bag, press out excess air before sealing.
  3. Refrigerate and let the salmon marinate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, you can marinate up to 4 hours, but not longer as the acid in the marinade will begin to 'cook' the fish.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F). Oil the grill grates well to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove salmon from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Reserve some marinade for basting if desired.
  6. Place salmon on the grill skin-side down first (if using skin-on fillets). This helps protect the delicate flesh and makes the fish easier to handle.
  7. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork but is still moist in the center. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your fillets.
  8. If desired, brush with reserved marinade during the last minute of grilling for extra flavor and shine.
  9. Carefully remove from the grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 21gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 1092mgSugar: 12g
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