Best Salmon Marinade Mediterranean Style
This salmon marinade features bright flavors and doesn't require a long list of ingredients. You can use this marinade for baked or grilled salmon.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lb salmon
- 2 lemon (juice of)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 6 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Pat dry the salmon and place it on a baking sheet or a container.
- 2
In a bowl mix lemon juice, olive oil, honey, sliced garlic, salt, oregano, pepper, dill and red pepper flakes. Pour the marinade over salmon.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate to marinade for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- 4
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or coat it with non stick cooking spray.
- 5
Take the salmon out of the fridge and transfer it to the baking sheet.
- 6
Bake the salmon in the oven for 20 minutes. The salmon is ready when it flakes easily and is opaque.
- 7
Serve with a side salad.