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Grilled Honey Lime Salmon Recipe

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This Grilled Honey Lime Salmon recipe offers perfectly cooked salmon fillets glazed with a delightful mix of melted butter, honey, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and garlic. Whether you prefer lovely grill marks or sealed foil packs, this dish is juicy, flavorful, and quick to prepare, making it ideal for a healthy and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Oil for grilling
  • Lime slices (for garnish)
  • Chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Marinade

  • ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Zest from half a lime
  • 2 crushed large cloves garlic

Instructions

  1. Season the salmon: Generously season the 4 salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. This basic seasoning enhances the natural flavor of the fish.
  2. Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, honey, low sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and crushed garlic cloves until fully combined. Reserve 1-2 tablespoons of this sauce to brush on the salmon after cooking.
  3. Marinate the salmon: Submerge the seasoned salmon fillets in the remaining marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  4. Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough for cooking the salmon evenly and creating grill marks.
  5. Grill with grill marks: Brush the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking. Place the salmon fillets diagonally on the grill grates. Close the grill lid and cook for 2-4 minutes until grill marks appear. Carefully flip the salmon using tongs and a wide spatula so the skin side touches the grill. Close the lid again and cook for an additional 2-5 minutes until the salmon is just opaque throughout.
  6. Alternative foil pack method: For salmon without grill marks, place each fillet on a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Add lime slices on top and drizzle some marinade over each. Fold and seal the foil tightly to form packets. Place the packets on the hot grill and cook for 10-13 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the packets carefully once done.
  7. Serve: Brush the cooked salmon fillets with the reserved marinade sauce. Garnish with fresh lime slices and chopped cilantro if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Marinating the salmon for at least 30 minutes enhances the citrus and garlic flavors but avoid marinating for more than 2 hours to prevent the fish from becoming too soft.
  • If you do not have a grill, you can broil the salmon in the oven, placing it on a foil-lined baking sheet and broiling about 5-6 inches from the heat for similar results.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; salmon is perfectly cooked at an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
  • For a gluten-free version, ensure that the soy sauce used is gluten-free.
  • Feel free to adjust the honey amount for a sweeter glaze or reduce it for less sweetness.

Keywords: Honey Lime Salmon, Grilled Salmon, Easy Salmon Recipe, Healthy Salmon, Summer BBQ Salmon

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