Salmon Marinade with Lemon, Garlic, and Herbs

5 from 10 votes

An easy grilled salmon marinade adds so much fresh flavor to the fish!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled salmon, grilled salmon marinade, Herb Salmon, marinated salmon, Salmon Marinade

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 132.6kcal

½ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
4 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 large cloves)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or sub with 1 teaspoon dried basil)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or sub with ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes)
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or sub with ½ teaspoon dried rosemary)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1 ½ lbs. salmon, cut into 4 pieces

Combine all of the marinade ingredients (except for the salmon) in a large jar with a lid, in a small bowl, or in a large glass measuring cup. Shake vigorously or whisk until completely combined. Set aside about ¼ cup of marinade for later.
Place salmon filets and remaining marinade in a large zip-top plastic bag or in a glass container. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for about 30 minutes (and not longer than 1 hour).
Heat the coals or a gas grill to medium heat. Place the marinated salmon on the grill. Cover and grill for 4-5 minutes per side. Brush the salmon with the reserved ¼ cup of marinade a couple of times as the fish cooks. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
Serve the grilled salmon with an extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice and/or additional chopped fresh herbs for garnish. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

For the Broiler: Place the marinated salmon on a broiler pan. Put the fish directly under the broiler for 5 minutes. Flip it over and continue to broil for about 4-6 more minutes, or until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
For the Oven: To bake the marinated salmon, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the fish on a rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. You can put the salmon under the broiler for the final few minutes if you'd like to get the top a bit crispier!