Grilled Salmon 

This grilled salmon recipe combines sweet and savory flavors for a simple yet crowd‑pleasing meal. With a marinade of soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil—along with a light seasoning of lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt—this dish infuses salmon fillets with a rich caramelized glaze. It requires only about 10 minutes of prep, 2 hours of marinade time, and then 6–8 minutes of grilling per side. The result is moist, flaky salmon with a beautiful balance of umami and sweetness. Perfect for family dinners or easy entertaining.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds salmon fillets
  
  

• Lemon pepper, to taste
  
  

• Garlic powder, to taste
  
  

• Salt, to taste
  
  

• ⅓ cup soy sauce
  
  

• ⅓ cup brown sugar
  
  

• ⅓ cup water
  
  

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
  
  

Directions

1. Season the salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
   
   

2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until the sugar dissolves.
   
   

3. Place the fish in a resealable plastic bag, pour in the marinade, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
   
   

4. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
   
   

5. Remove the salmon from the marinade (discard marinade) and place on the grill.
   
   

6. Cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork—about 6 to 8 minutes per side.
   
   

7. Remove, rest briefly, serve, and enjoy!
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, yields 6)

• Calories: ~318 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 20 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g)
  
  

• Protein: 21 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 13 g (Total Sugars: 12 g)
  
  

• Cholesterol: 56 mg
  
  

• Sodium: ~1,092 mg
  
  

• Vitamin C: ~3 mg (4% DV)
  
  

• Calcium: ~27 mg (2% DV)
  
  

• Iron: ~1 mg (4% DV)
  
  

• Potassium: ~389 mg (8% DV