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brown sugar paprika soy grilled salmon

Zesty Citrus and Soy Sauce Brown Sugar Grilled Salmon

This super easy recipe for brown sugar grilled salmon fillets delivers quick delicious taste in little time with a simple marinade of soy sauce and brown sugar. Paprika and pinches of dry spice add a touch of smoky flavor.
4.50 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
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Total Time 18 minutes
COURSE Dinner, Quick Dinner Ideas
CUISINE American, Fish Recipes, Baked Fish, Easy Fish Dinner
SERVINGS 4 people

Equipment

Outdoor Grill, Grill Pan, or Skillet
Medium Mixing Bowl and Whisk
Resealable Large Ziplock Bag
large bowl For holding the bag with salmon marinade

Ingredients
  

  • 4 5oz Salmon Fillets
  • 1/4 cup Plus 1 tbsp Brown Sugar - Packed
  • 1/4 cup Less Sodium Soy Sauce - I used Kikkoman
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice
  • 1 to 2 tsp Orange Zest
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Smoky Paprika
  • 1 tsp Granulated Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp White Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Grab a medium bowl and toss in the brown sugar, soy sauce, orange juice, olive oil, and a little orange zest. Next, sprinkle in the teaspoons of smoky paprika, garlic powder, and white pepper.  Whisk together to combine.
  • Grab a paper towel and gently pat the salmon fillets dry to eliminate excess moisture. Place your salmon fillets in a large resealable or freezer type ziplock bag. Place the bag in a large bowl to hold it in place while you pour the marinade.
  • Grab your bowl with the brown sugar soy sauce salmon marinade mixture and pour all of it into the bag with the salmon fillets. Gently massage everything together and seal the bag removing any excess air so the bag is not so puffy.
  • Place the bag in the refrigerator for 45 minutes to an hour for marinading.
  • Pre-heat your grill and generously grease your grill grate with a cloth dipped in oil or a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place your salmon fillets on the grill and grill on each side for 5 to 8 minutes flipping once in between. Cook until fillets are pale pink, juicy inside, and flake easily with a fork. Serve hot.
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