Lighter Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Soy Glaze
Lighter Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Soy Glaze balances rich, buttery fish with a bright mix of lemon zest and juice, a hint of garlic, and a gently sweet soy-brown sugar finish. The marinade caramelizes on the grill, giving a lightly charred edge and succulent interior. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed summer cookout, it pairs well with crisp salads or grilled vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lighter Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Soy Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
In a 9x13-inch glass baking dish, stir together the lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and olive oil until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Place the fish flesh side down in the mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Place the salmon on the preheated grill and discard the marinade.
- 5
Cook the salmon until it flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Calories 246.87 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 25.66 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 14.43 g 5%
- Total Fat 9.25 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.61 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.23 mg High 20%
- Sodium 365.45 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 10.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.79 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 417.64 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 16.7 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.51 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lighter Grilled Salmon with Lemon Soy Glaze is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Dried Lemon Peel, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 246.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lighter Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Soy Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Dried Lemon Peel, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Lemon Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lighter Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Soy Glaze?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 246.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lighter Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Soy Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lighter Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Soy Glaze healthy?
- Lighter Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Soy Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 246.87 calories and 25.66 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 365.45 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.61 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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