Slammin' Salmon
Slammin' Salmon features tender grilled fillets soaked in a tangy-sweet marinade of balsamic, citrus, and soy with ginger, garlic, and warm spices. The result is a juicy, punchy bite with subtle heat and aromatic depth, perfect for a lively weeknight dinner or casual cookout. Serve hot off the grill with fresh sides to balance its bold, savory character.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slammin' Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and soy sauce with salt, brown sugar, ground ginger, paprika, pepper, and red pepper flakes until the salt dissolves. Stir in the garlic, green onions, sesame oil, and peanut oil until evenly combined.
- 2
Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag or a glass bowl. Add the salmon to the marinade and gently toss to coat. Refrigerate and marinate for 2 to 24 hours.
- 3
Set up an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- 4
Drain excess marinade from the salmon fillets. Grill until firm and opaque, about 4 minutes per side.
- Calories 751.54 kcal High 38%
- Protein 77.61 g Good Source 155%
- Carbohydrate 11.75 g 4%
- Total Fat 43.53 g High 56%
- Saturated Fat 3.39 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 184.18 mg High 61%
- Sodium 1125.57 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 1.14 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 6.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 44.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.02 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 1335.84 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 66.38 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Slammin' Salmon is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 751.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slammin' Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Green Onion, Ground Ginger. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slammin' Salmon?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 751.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slammin' Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Slammin' Salmon healthy?
- Slammin' Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 751.54 calories and 77.61 g of protein, or 155% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1125.57 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.39 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Fish, Soy and Sesame, 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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