Honey Cocoa Curry Marinade for Salmon
Transform your salmon into a gourmet sensation with this Honey Cocoa Curry Marinade—a bold, flavor-packed blend of sweet, savory, and smoky elements. This unique marinade combines the natural sweetness of honey with the rich depth of unsweetened cocoa powder and the warming spice of curry powder for a truly unforgettable taste experience. Accented with soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and minced garlic, this quick-to-prepare recipe creates tender, flaky salmon fillets that are perfect for baking or grilling in just 15 minutes. Whether served with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad, this dish is a showstopper for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. Try it today and savor the fusion of flavors that elevate salmon to new culinary heights! Keywords: honey cocoa curry marinade, salmon recipe, unique salmon marinade, baked salmon, grilled salmon.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Curry powder
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Salmon fillet (skin on or off, as preferred)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, cocoa powder, curry powder, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Place the salmon fillets into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to penetrate the fish.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a grill over medium heat.
Remove the salmon from the marinade, letting excess marinade drip off, and place the fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or on a greased grill grate.
If baking, cook the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. If grilling, cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the fillet.
Optionally, brush a small amount of the reserved marinade (not the marinade used on the raw fish) over the salmon during the last few minutes of cooking.
Serve the salmon warm with your choice of sides, such as steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.9 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 4247 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.1 g | ||
| Protein | 160.9 g | 322% | |
| Vitamin D | 57.0 mcg | 285% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2242 mg | 48% | |
*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.
