All Purpose Marinade for Fish Salmon Swordfish or Shark
Elevate your seafood game with this versatile and flavorful All-Purpose Marinade, perfect for salmon, swordfish, or shark. Packed with zesty lemon juice, savory soy sauce, and a touch of honey for sweetness, this marinade strikes the perfect balance of tangy, salty, and sweet. Aromatic garlic and fresh ginger add depth, while a hint of Dijon mustard and optional red pepper flakes deliver a subtle kick. Whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this marinade infuses your fish with mouthwatering flavor in just 30 minutes of marinating time. Quick to prep and easy to customize, it’s a go-to recipe for creating restaurant-quality seafood dishes at home. Perfect for weeknight dinners, summer barbecues, or impressing guests, this marinade transforms any cut of salmon, swordfish, or shark into a true culinary delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey. Whisk together until fully blended.
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, Dijon mustard, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
Place your fish of choice (salmon, swordfish, or shark) in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
Pour the marinade over the fish, ensuring it is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the marinated fish for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a more intense flavor.
Before cooking, remove the fish from the marinade and allow any excess to drip off. Discard the used marinade.
Cook the fish via your preferred method (grilling, baking, or pan-searing) until it reaches your desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.3 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2322 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
