The Only Marinade You Will Need for Grilled Salmon

Plan ahead the salmon will need to marinade for at least 8 hours, this marinade is enough for up to 16 ounces of salmon- you may adjust the fresh garlic and cayenne pepper to taste --- you will LOVE this!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups (approx)

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil (can use Canola oil or peanut oil)
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice or 3  tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 3⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper (or use crushed red chili flakes)
• 6  garlic cloves, minced (or use 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
• 4  green onions, chopped
•  salt (optional and to taste)

Directions

1. In a large bowl whisk the first 10 ingredients until well blended starting with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Season with salt if desired.
3. Mix in the minced garlic and green onions.
4. Pour over salmon.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 8-24 hours, turning the salmon over a few time during chilling.
6. Discard the marinade and grill salmon over medium-high heat (about 4 minutes per side).