Grilled Salmon (Best Marinade)

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings 4 fillets

Calories 350

Enjoy tender, flavorful grilled salmon enhanced with a vibrant marinade of garlic, chipotle, and fresh pineapple for a delicious and healthy meal.

5 cloves garlic (minced)
2 peppers chipotle peppers (in adobo sauce, minced) (see notes about substitutions)
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle pepper can) (see notes about substitutions)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce (regular or low sodium)
1 medium lime (zest and juice)
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
24 oz Salmon ((4 fillets x 5 ounces each), skin off or on)
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 ½ cups fresh pineapple (diced into small cubes)
½ small red onion (finely chopped)
½ cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
2 green onions green and white parts, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
lime juice and zest lime (juice and zest)
to taste salt and pepper
1 ripe yet firm avocado (diced small)

Mix garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, honey, oil, soy sauce, lime zest, and salt to create the marinade.
Marinate the salmon fillets in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat the grill and cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
While grilling, prepare the pineapple salsa by combining pineapple, red onion, cherry tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Serve the grilled salmon topped with pineapple salsa and diced avocado.

For a smoky flavor, consider adding a touch of smoked paprika to the marinade.

Calories: 350kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: fusion

Keyword: Salmon