11 Easy Salmon Marinades

11 Easy Salmon Marinades

10 min

These 11 easy and absolutely delicious salmon marinades are simple to make and packed with tons of flavor! Pick your favorite and make just one, or make them all!

Ingredients

  • 2-3 salmon fillets (per marinade, about 3/4 lb. salmon.)
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley (minced)
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • 2 Tablespoons green onions (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon grainy mustard (or any mustard you prefer)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 Tablespooon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1.5 Tablespoons sriracha
  • 1.5 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon cilantro (minced)
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 Tablespooons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1.5 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh dill ( minced)
  • 1.5 Tablespoons Greek Seasoning
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1.5 Tablespoons jalapeno (minced)
  • 1 Tablespoon cilantro
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1.5 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • 2 Tablespoons ranch seasoning
  • 1.5 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • 2 Tablespoons bourbon
  • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1.5 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1.5 Tablespoon orange juice
  • 1.5 Tablespoon ginger (minced)
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos (or substitute soy sauce)
  • pinch salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare each marinade separately by adding all the recipe ingredients together in a small dish. Mix to combine. You can do this up to a day in advance and store the marinade covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.

  2. 2

    Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Set the salmon in a rimmed baking dish or heavy-duty bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, turning to make sure it's coated fully on all sides. 

  3. 3

    Oven Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Set the salmon skin side down in foil lined rimmed baking dish. Pour a little of the marinade over the fish (this will help to keep it moist as it cooks). Set the baking dish in the oven and cook for 13-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakey.