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The Only Marinade You Will Need for Grilled Salmon
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 1
Plan ahead the salmon will need to marinade for at least 8 hours, this marinade is enough for up to 16 ounces of salmon- you may adjust the fresh garlic and cayenne pepper to taste - you will LOVE this!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil (can use canola oil or peanut oil)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (or use crushed red chili flakes)
6 garlic cloves, minced (or use 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
4 green onions, chopped
salt (optional and to taste)
Directions:
1. In a large bowl whisk the first 10 ingredients until well blended starting with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Season with salt if desired.
3. Mix in the minced garlic and green onions.
4. Pour over salmon.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 8-24 hours, turning the salmon over a few time during chilling.
6. Discard the marinade and grill salmon over medium-high heat (about 4 minutes per side).
By RecipeOfHealth.com