Healthier Grilled Salmon I

A simple marinade with tart and salty flavors of soy sauce and lemon is the perfect compliment to the richness of salmon. This healthier version of the original recipe uses fresh lemons and less oil.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 299 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets
• 1 pinch salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.

Step 2

Stir together lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and olive oil in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Place fish flesh side down in mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Place salmon on preheated grill and discard marinade.

Step 4

Cook salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes.