flavorful salmon fillets

Fish & Seafood

Flavorful Salmon Fillets

Drescription

Compliments are a sure thing when I fix these fabulous salmon fillets. A tasty marinade pumps up the flavor and keeps them moist and tender.

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 salmon fillets (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)

Directions

In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the first 9 ingredients. Add salmon and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, turning once.
Drain fillets, discarding marinade. Place salmon on oiled grill rack, skin side down. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 13-15 minutes.

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