Marinated Wild Salmon

A delicious, healthy lemon-garlic marinade for salmon with cilantro and red chili flakes. Marinate at least 6 hours. Broil in the oven or grill 7 to 8 minutes per side.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 379 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 4 salmon fillets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Season fillets with salt and pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Set aside in a baking dish.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, balsamic vinegar, sugar, green onions, and cilantro. Pour marinade over salmon; cover, and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours.

Step 4

Arrange salmon on a broiling sheet. Place in a preheated oven, and bake for 5 minutes. Increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), turn fillets, and broil 5 minutes more.