Best Honey Grilled Salmon Recipes

GRILLED SALMON WITH HONEY-SOY MARINADE

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all ingredients except salmon.
• In shallow glass or plastic dish, place salmon. Pour marinade over salmon. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour.
• Heat coals or gas grill. Remove salmon from marinade; reserve marinade. Place salmon, skin side down, on grill. Cover and grill over medium heat 10 to 20 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade, until salmon flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade.

HONEY-GINGER GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• In a large self-closing plastic bag, combine ginger, garlic, soy sauce, orange juice, honey, and green onion; mix well. Place salmon in bag and seal tightly. Turn bag gently to distribute marinade. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove salmon from marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes per inch of thickness, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

GRILLED SALMON FILLET WITH HONEY-MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together the mustards, honey, horseradish, mint and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes before using. Can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated but do not add the mint until just before using. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Heat the grill to high.
• Brush the salmon with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the salmon on the grill, skin side down, and grill until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 minutes.
• While the salmon is cooking, place the watercress and onion in a medium bowl, add the vinegar and oil and salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer the salad to a platter, top with the salmon fillet and drizzle each fillet with the mustard sauce.

GRILLED HONEY-LEMON SALMON WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Place salmon fillets in a plastic container and add vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Lightly massage into salmon for about 1 minute. Spray both sides of fish with cooking spray. Refrigerate fish while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
• Mix honey, lemon juice, and basil together in a bowl.
• Preheat a clean outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill salmon fillets on the hot grill. Cook the first side for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness of the fish. Turn fish and lightly baste with honey-lemon mixture. Grill another 3 minutes and turn so honey side is down. Baste top of salmon with honey mixture and grill until just warmed on this side, approximately 1 minute more.

HONEY GINGER GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• In a large self-closing plastic bag, combine first six ingredients; mix well.
• Place salmon in bag and seal tightly.
• Turn bag gently to distribute marinade.
• Refrigerate 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes for stronger flavor.
• Turn bag occasionally.
• Lightly grease grill rack.
• Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Remove salmon from marinade; reserve the marinade.
• Grill 12-15 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Brush with reserved marinade up until the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
• Discard leftover marinade.

HONEY SOY GRILLED SALMON WITH EDAMAME

Steps:

• Preheat the grill over medium-high direct heat. Oil the grill grates. Finely chop the cilantro and scallion and mix in the oil and ginger. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cut two 3-inch long slits through the skin lengthwise on the bottom of the salmon fillets, going about halfway into the salmon. Evenly stuff the slits with the herb mixture. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
• Stir together the lime juice, soy and honey until smooth. Place the salmon, skin side up, on the grill and cook until well marked, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the salmon and continue to cook, brushing the tops with the sauce, until the fish is cooked through, about another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle the tops with the sesame seeds. Serve with edamame and lime wedges.
• Broiler directions: Position an oven rack so that a baking sheet set on the rack is about 4-inches below the heat source. Preheat the broiler. Prepare the salmon as above and place the fillets, skin down, on a foil lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil, basting 3 to 4 times with the sauce, until just cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes.

GRILLED GINGER-TERIYAKI SALMON WITH HONEY-MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• In small glass or plastic bowl, mix lime peel, lime juice, honey and pepper sauce. Add mango and onion; toss. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
• In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix teriyaki glaze and gingerroot. Add salmon, turning skin side up. Let stand 15 minutes.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush vegetable oil on grill rack.
• Place salmon, skin side up, on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 2 minutes. Turn salmon. Cover grill; cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Serve with salsa.

COPYCAT APPLEBEE'S HONEY GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• Mix together mustard, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Marinate salmon filet with the honey sauce for at least 30 minutes (preferably overnight).
• When ready to cook, remove the salmon from marinade, pat it dry, and salt and pepper both sides. Brush a preheated grill with the grape seed oil and cook the salmon skin-side up for 4 minutes, then flip over and cook for another 5 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked.
• While the fish is cooking, make the honey sauce. In a small saucepan, bring the marinade to a boil. Make a slurry with the cornstarch and water and add it to the heating sauce. Boil for 1 minute to cook and thicken slightly. Add a pinch of salt, then serve with the grilled salmon.

HONEY BOURBON GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• 1) Rinse salmon & pat dry. 2) Gently place in a large plastic bag. 3) In a small bowl- stir together bourbon, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, ginger & pepper. 4) Pour sauce over salmon into bag. Marinate in frig for 1 hour, turning occasionally. 5) Get out your fish bag, set aside marinade. Take salmon out 6) Spray down the grill with non-stick spray. 7) Place fish on grill, brushing the fish down with leftover marinade. 8) Grill for 8-10 minutes. Your salmon will be done when it easily flakes with a fork. Enjoy, you've created a masterwork!

GRILLED SALMON WITH SHERRY VINEGAR-HONEY GLAZE AND SPICY TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over high heat, reduce the vinegar to 1/4 cup. In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegar syrup with the mustard, honey, and ancho chile powder and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let rest 30 minutes. Preheat grill. Brush the salmon with the glaze and grill 3 minutes on each side for medium. Serve with the spicy tomato relish. For the Spicy Tomato Relish: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

GRILLED SALMON WITH A HONEY DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Season salmon with salt and pepper and grill. I use the George Foreman for this.
• Meanwhile, heat butter, honey and dill over low heat.
• Pour some of the sauce over your fillets after they have grilled for 2 or 3 minutes.
• Pour remaining sauce over fillets to serve.

GRILLED SALMON WITH SHERRY VINEGAR-HONEY GLAZE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over high heat, reduce the vinegar to 1/4 cup. In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegar syrup with the mustard, honey, and ancho chile powder and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let rest 30 minutes. Preheat grill. Brush the salmon with the glaze and grill 3 minutes on each side for medium.

GRILLED SALMON WITH SPICY HONEY-BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Place pine nuts, honey, lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, garlic, and chile in a blender and process until the mixture is pureed. Spoon the sauce over the salmon, and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours, turning twice.
• Place bell peppers and watercress in a bowl. Toss with vinegar and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cover and refrigerate while the salmon cooks.
• Oil the grill rack and preheat the grill to medium-high. Remove the salmon from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Place the salmon on the grill rack and grill until opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Brush occasionally with reserved marinade. Garnish with bell pepper and watercress mixture before serving.

HONEY GINGER GRILLED SALMON, SWORDFISH OR MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Add all ingredients except fish in a large resealable plastic bag and mix well. Add fish and refrigerate to marinate for 15 minutes.
• Remove salmon from marinade and discard marinade.
• Grill on a greased grill rack over medium-high heat 5-6 per side for slightly rare salmon or cook until fish flakes easily with a fork.

HONEY BBQ GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium high, rub salmon filets with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Combine honey, ketchup, Worcestershire, lemon juice, dill, ginger and pepper.
• Grill salmon for 5-8 minutes per side, basting with honey BBQ glaze, until salmon is cooked through.
• Serve immediately, drizzled with any leftover sauce.

HONEY-SOY GRILLED SALMON WITH CILANTRO NOODLES

Steps:

• Prepare a medium-hot grill. While grill is heating, soak the vermicelli in a large bowl with hot water until soft, about 20 minutes. Brush the salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Make the glaze for the salmon by combining 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp ground pepper. Set aside.
• Make the dressing; in a small bowl combine 4 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, sesame oil and lemon juice. Place salmon skin side up and place on an oiled grill. Grill for around 2 minutes Turn salmon over and brush with glaze. Cover and cook until salmon is opaque, but very moist (depending on size 3-5mins approx). I did not use a grill, instead I just broiled the fish, and did not turn it over as it had no skin on it. While the fish is cooking drain the vermicelli and pat dry with paper towels. Toss the noddles with the dressing, cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve with salmon.

HONEY SOY GRILLED SALMON WITH EDAMAME AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill over medium-high direct heat. Brush oil on the grill grates.
• Finely chop the cilantro and scallions, and mix in 2 teaspoons of the oil and the ginger.
• Cut two 3-inch long slits through the skin lengthwise on the bottom of the salmon fillets, going about halfway into the salmon. Evenly stuff the slits with the herb mixture. Sprinkle the fish all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
• Stir together the honey, lime juice and soy sauce until smooth. Place the salmon skin-side up on the grill and cook until well-marked, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the salmon and continue to cook, brushing the tops with the sauce, until the fish is cooked through, about another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle the tops with the sesame seeds.
• Combine the edamame, 1 tablespoon water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high until warm through, about 3 minutes.
• Divide the salmon, edamame, brown rice and orange wedges evenly among four plates. Serve each with a glass of milk.

GRILLED SALMON WITH HONEY-SOY MARINADE

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all ingredients except salmon.
• In shallow glass or plastic dish, place salmon. Pour marinade over salmon. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour.
• Heat coals or gas grill. Remove salmon from marinade; reserve marinade. Place salmon, skin side down, on grill. Cover and grill over medium heat 10 to 20 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade, until salmon flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade.

GRILLED HONEY-MUSTARD SALMON

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, oil, mustard and ginger.
• Place the salmon in a shallow glass baking dish.
• Pour the marinade over the fish.
• Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1-1/2 hours, turning once.
• Discard marinade.
• Grill or broil over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes with a fork.
• Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds (if using).

HONEY-MUSTARD GRILLED SALMON AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients.
• Brush salmon with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. In large bowl, toss bell peppers, zucchini and 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Place vegetables in grill basket. Place salmon, skin side down, on grill. Add vegetables to grill. Cover and grill salmon and vegetables over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, shaking grill basket to turn vegetables occasionally, until salmon flakes easily with fork and vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. In large bowl, mix pasta, vegetables and about 1/4 cup of the dressing.
• Arrange salad greens on 4 plates. Top with pasta mixture. Place salmon on pasta and vegetables. Drizzle each serving with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Sprinkle with dill weed. Serve with remaining dressing.