Ginger Chili Citrus Salmon

This marinade is full of bold flavors. A little spicy. A little sweet. It really packs a punch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 652 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons bottled lime juice
• 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place salmon in a single layer in a large baking dish. Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, honey, lime juice, lemon juice, orange zest, garlic, white sugar, ground ginger, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and salt in a large bowl. Pour over salmon. Marinate, refrigerated, for 1 to 3 hours.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove fish from marinade. Discard used marinade. Place on preheated grill. Cook just until it flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes per side.