Grilled Brown Sugar Salmon is going to become a new favorite for all the salmon lovers. It has a sweet flavor that tastes amazing. If you’re looking for a low carb recipe, this one is perfect for you! There are also prep-ahead instructions so you can save even more time. You’re going to love this one. I can’t wait for you to try it!
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Why Make Grilled Brown Sugar Salmon
- Low carb
- Easy dinner idea
- Healthy dinner
- Prep-ahead instructions
- Great for grilling out
- Family-friendly
- Simple instructions
Ingredients Needed:
Salmon – 2 lbs. of fresh salmon with the skin still on
Pantry – Olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, aluminum foil
Seasoning – Salt, pepper
Produce – Lemons, minced ginger, minced garlic, fresh parsley
How to Make Grilled Brown Sugar Salmon
Start by combining your olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large Ziploc bag and mixing everything together.
The, place your salmon in the bag and set it aside in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
To start cooking, place your salmon on a piece of aluminum foil and fold the long sides over the top of the foil and short sides in to create a foil packet.
After creating your foil packet, heat your grill to 375-400 degrees. Once your grill is hot, place the salmon packet on indirect heat and cook for 17-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.
Now, just remove your salmon from the foil packet and serve garnished with fresh parsley and lemon!
Can I Cook My Salmon in the Oven?
You can also bake your salmon in your oven if you would prefer! Just set your oven to 375 degrees and bake your salmon for 17-20 minutes.
Prep-Ahead Instructions
Prepare the marinade by combining the Olive Oil, Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Salt and Pepper in a Large Ziploc Bag and mixing everything together. Store the marinade and the salmon separately until you are ready to cook it. Place the salmon in the marinade and allow it to sit in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours minimum before cooking.
Cooking Instructions:
To cook, place the Salmon in a large piece of Heavy Duty Aluminum foil and fold the Long Sides over the top of the foil, then the short sides in to create a foil packet that’s sealed. Heat your grill to 375-400° F – Once the grill is hot place the Salmon Packet on indirect heat and cook for 17-20 minutes.
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Grilled Brown Sugar Salmon
Grilled Brown Sugar Salmon will become a new favorite for all Salmon lovers! With a bit of a sweet taste, you'll delight your tastebuds with this salmon recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs. of Fresh Salmon with the Skin On
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. Minced Ginger
- 1 tsp. Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1/2 Bunch, Fresh Parsley for Garnish
- 2 Fresh Lemons, Cut in Quarters for Garnish
- Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
Instructions
- In a large Ziploc bag combine the Olive Oil, Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Salt, and Pepper. Seal the bag and mix everything together until well mixed.
- Place the Salmon in the Ziploc bag and set it in the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 2-3 hours.
- To cook, place the Salmon in a large piece of Heavy Duty Aluminum foil and fold the Long Sides over the top of the foil, then the short sides in to create a foil packet that's sealed.
- Heat your grill to 375-400° F - Once the grill is hot place the Salmon Packet on indirect heat (Not over a direct flame) and cook for 17-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish. (Optional: You can also bake in the oven at 375° for 17-20 Minutes)
- Remove the Salmon from the Foil Packet and serve garnished with Fresh Parsley and Lemon.
Notes
Prep Ahead Instructions:
Prepare the marinade by combining the Olive Oil, Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Salt and Pepper in a Large Ziploc Bag and mixing everything together. Store the marinade and the salmon separately until you are ready to cook it. Place the salmon in the marinade and allow it to sit in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours minimum before cooking.
Cooking Instructions: To cook, place the Salmon in a large piece of Heavy Duty Aluminum foil and fold the Long Sides over the top of the foil, then the short sides in to create a foil packet that's sealed. Heat your grill to 375-400° F - Once the grill is hot place the Salmon Packet on indirect heat and cook for 17-20 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 435Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 873mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 35g
