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4 Healthy Salmon Marinades in ziploc bags on a grey background

Best Marinade for Salmon Recipes

These Healthy Salmon Marinades are the perfect easy clean eating recipe! Made with minimal ingredients, paleo, keto and Whole30 – they’re perfect for meal prep! Whether you make them on the grill or baked in the oven - everyone will love them! Made without butter, these low carb salmon recipes are great for meal prep, lunch, or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

Lemon Rosemary

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest

Spicy Asian

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1/2 tablespoon sriracha

Chili Lime

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime zest

Mustard Garlic

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In separate bowls, whisk together marinades. Pour into individual ziploc bags. Place 1 large piece of salmon (about 4-6oz salmon) with each marinade. Carefully try to squeeze out air from the bag. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. Do not marinate for more than 2 hours.

In the Oven:

  • Allow the salmon a minimum of 30 minutes to marinate. Do not marinate for more than 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 + prepare a lined baking sheet. Lay salmon pieces on the sheet side by side. Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
  • Eat immediately, or allow salmon to cool for 5 minutes + store in containers with veggies/side for meal prepping

On the grill:

  • Preheat grill to 375. Lay salmon in baking dish and pour marinade over it. Allow salmon to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Do not marinate for more than 2 hours.
  • Lay salmon on grilling mat or wrap in a piece of aluminum foil. Cook for 15 minutes. Do not flip! You can test to see if the salmon is done by seeing if it flakes with a fork.
  • Eat immediately, or allow salmon to cool for 5 minutes + store in containers with veggies/side for meal prepping

If freezing:

  • Transfer the individual bags to the freezer.
  • Lay flat in freezer. To defrost, remove from freezer 24 hours in advance + place in refrigerator.
  • Allow to defrost + cook per directions above

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz salmon + marinade | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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