Sweet Citrus & Ginger Grilled Salmon

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by | Updated: December 4th, 2016 | Read time: 2 minutes

Sometimes dinner falls flat. Luckily, salmon has a naturally distinct flavor all on its own. However, the way it’s prepared can have a profound impact on the final product. To keep this potentially sophisticated meal from flopping, dredge your fillets in an eclectic, tangy-sweet marinade made of ginger, honey and citrus juices. Throwing the seasoned salmon on the grill just adds another layer to savor, so you end up with a fish tale instead of a fish fail.

Citrus & Ginger Grilled Salmon

Sweet Citrus & Ginger Grilled Salmon

Ingredients

1-1⁄2 lb. salmon fillet (skin intact)
2 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. ground ginger
1⁄3 cup orange juice
1 Tbsp. lime juice
3 Tbsp. soy sauce

Directions

  1. For marinade, whisk together honey, olive oil,  ginger, orange and lime juices and soy sauce.
  2. Arrange salmon fillets in a glass baking dish and pour marinade over fish. Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. Lightly oil grill and preheat. (Note: Real wood charcoal tastes best, but gas works fine. Avoid instant-light briquettes as they make food taste like lighter fluid! Aim for medium heat – if your grill lid has a thermometer built into the lid, it should read about 350 degrees F.)
  4. Transfer salmon to a platter. Reserve marinade.
  5. Place marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, cook for one minute. (Note: This will kill off any bacteria and make it safe to baste the salmon while it’s cooking.)
  6. Place the salmon, skin side down, on grill.
  7. Cook for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon, basting every 5 minutes. (Note: To check for doneness, test the flesh with a fork. When done, it will begin to flake. If you cut into the salmon, meat should be opaque.)
  8. Transfer fish to a platter and serve immediately.