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Five Salmon Marinades

If you're like me and love salmon but need some variety, these five marinades will be your new go-to. From zesty Greek flavors to sweet maple mustard and spicy chipotle, I've got all the flavor combos covered! Bonus: they're freezer-friendly, so meal prep just got a whole lot easier!
Prep Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
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Ingredients

TERIYAKI SALMON

  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

GREEK LEMON & HERB

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

MAPLE MUSTARD

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons dijon or yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

CHIPOTLE ADOBO

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons adobo chipotle paste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

HOT HONEY HARISSA

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons harissa
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, to taste

Instructions 

TERIYAKI SALMON

  1. In a small bowl, mix ginger paste, garlic paste, light brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
  2. Stir in chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  3. Add two salmon filets into a Ziploc bag, pour the marinade over, seal, and then freeze.

GREEK LEMON & HERB

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh thyme, and dried oregano.
  2. Add Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper, adjusting the seasonings to taste.
  3. Add two salmon filets into a Ziploc bag, pour the marinade over, seal, and then freeze.

MAPLE MUSTARD

  1. Combine maple syrup, Dijon or yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  2. Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to your preference.
  3. Add two salmon filets into a Ziploc bag, pour the marinade over, seal, and then freeze.

CHIPOTLE ADOBO

  1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, adobo chipotle paste, fresh garlic, and chili powder.
  2. Add salt, coriander, oregano, cumin, and black pepper.
  3. Add two salmon filets into a Ziploc bag, pour the marinade over, seal, and then freeze.

HOT HONEY HARISSA

  1. Combine olive oil, harissa, finely minced garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl.
  2. Stir in parsley, cilantro, paprika, coriander, cumin, and salt.
  3. Add honey to taste and mix until smooth.
  4. Add two salmon filets into a Ziploc bag, pour the marinade over, seal, and then freeze.

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