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Broiled Salmon in a Simple Marinade

Jasmine Comer
Jasmine Comer Posted: 07/27/21 Updated: 03/22/22
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Easy broiled salmon is one of my favorite ways to cook up this delicious protein. With a simple marinade of olive oil, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and garlic, this salmon recipe is full of flavor. Perfect for a nutritious meal with minimal effort!

Broiled salmon on a plate next to a small salad

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Broiled salmon is such an easy recipe, and the salmon comes out perfectly flaky. Quickly marinate the salmon fillets in a simple marinade, then pop them under the broiler for 10 minutes or so. Effortless! Pair it with a simple salad or rice and veggies for an easy, healthy meal.
  • The simple marinade uses pantry-staple ingredients to amplify and compliment the flavors of the salmon. Nothing overpowers anything else, and even the optional lemon butter sauce plays up the lemon flavor in the marinade. Seriously, it’s so good.
  • You can change up the ingredients in the broiled salmon marinade for a different flavor every time. Instead of Worcestershire, try soy sauce and honey. You could also swap out the lemon juice for lime juice, skip the Worcestershire, and add in a little chili powder and paprika for a smoky, citrusy marinade.

Key Ingredients

Salmon – Salmon is a super nutrient-dense protein that fits in a variety of diets. With a hearty amount of B vitamins, potassium, selenium, and Omega-3 fatty acids, salmon can help boost energy levels, reduce inflammation, and promote brain health.

Olive Oil – This neutral oil is a staple in most kitchens, and it’s perfect to use in recipes like broiled salmon. It’s full of antioxidants which help neutralize free radicals and their effects on the body. It’s also thought to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and inflammation.

Chef’s Tips

  • Set your oven racks up so your broiled salmon fillets are roughly 6 inches beneath the heating element. Too close and they’ll burn!
  • I’m sure I don’t have to tell you, but – broilers vary! Some are on/off, and some are high/low, and some let you set a temperature. If you’ve got a high/low option, broil on high. If you need to set the temperature, set it to 500° Fahrenheit.
  • Worried that the broiled salmon will stick to the pan? I hear you! But as long as you spray it with non-stick spray first, then broil the salmon skin-side down, you should be fine. Don’t flip the salmon over at any point, either.
Broiled salmon on a plate next to a small salad and lemon wedges

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Broiled salmon on a plate next to a small salad

Broiled Salmon

Prep:15 minutes
Cook:15 minutes
Marinate Time:30 minutes
Total:1 hour
Easy broiled salmon is one of my favorite ways to cook up this delicious protein. With a simple marinade of olive oil, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and garlic, this salmon recipe is full of flavor. Perfect for a nutritious meal with minimal effort!
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Ingredients

For the Salmon

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound salmon cut into 4 fillets
  • fresh herbs for topping

For the Lemon Butter Sauce (Optional)

  • 3 tablespoons butter or ghee
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Broiler
  • Baking sheet
  • Non-stick spray
  • Small saucepan (for lemon butter sauce)

Instructions 

For the Salmon

  • In large bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
    Marinade for broiled salmon
  • Place salmon fillets in marinade. Spoon marinade over fillets to cover. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours max.
    Salmon fillets in marinade
  • Preheat broiler (set to high if your broiler has multiple settings) and coat baking sheet with non-stick spray. Transfer marinated fillets to baking sheet, skin-side down.
  • Set baking sheet under preheated broiler. Broil 10 to 12 minutes, or until salmon is flaky and opaque. Remove from oven and serve.
    Broiled salmon fillets on baking sheet

For the Lemon Butter Sauce (Optional)

  • Add all sauce ingredients to small saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes until butter melts and sauce is combined. Pour over salmon or serve on side.

Notes

  • Make it Dairy Free: Skip the lemon butter sauce, or use a vegan butter.
  • Make it Gluten Free: Use a gluten free Worcestershire sauce.
 
Recipe yields 4 salmon fillets with lemon butter sauce. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 fillet with sauce using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 4. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1fillet with butter sauce, Calories: 364kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 447mg, Potassium: 612mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 480IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 1g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Jasmine Comer

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Meet Jasmine Comer

Jasmine Comer is a food photographer and recipe developer from North Carolina. She grew up in the kitchen watching her mom cook all types of delicious meals. In 2016 she established Lively Meals, a food blog where she creates healthy recipes. This led to creating recipes for other blogs as well. In her free time she enjoys exploring new places and spending time in nature. Ultimately she’s grateful to be doing work she loves—cooking good food and sharing it with people.

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