Our Favorite Grilled Salmon Sauce
Elevate your grilled salmon game with "Our Favorite Grilled Salmon Sauce," a bold and flavorful drizzle that’s as versatile as it is easy to prepare. This 5-minute sauce blends soy sauce, honey, and Dijon mustard for the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a hint of minced garlic bring brightness and depth, while velvety olive oil ties it all together for a glossy, restaurant-quality finish. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, or customize the sauce to suit your palate — add more honey for sweetness or extra lemon for a citrus-forward zing. Whether poured over freshly grilled salmon or served as a dipping sauce on the side, this quick and effortless recipe transforms your seafood into a show-stopping main course that's perfect for weeknights or special occasions alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Whisk until well blended.
Add the minced garlic and ground black pepper to the mixture, stirring to incorporate evenly.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to create a glossy, emulsified sauce.
Optional: Stir in the fresh parsley or reserve it for garnishing the salmon after grilling.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more honey for sweetness or more lemon juice for tanginess.
Pour the sauce over freshly grilled salmon or serve it as a dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.3 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2079 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% | |
*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.
