Glazed Grilled Salmon with Onion and Garlic
This is probably the best way that I have ever prepared Salmon it was very tasty. My boyfriend and I just made it up together. It is a fast and easy meal.
This is probably the best way that I have ever prepared Salmon it was very tasty. My boyfriend and I just made it up together. It is a fast and easy meal.
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 5 fillets skin on
- 2 thick tinfoil
- 3 sprays cooking spray
- 6 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 fresh lime (or lime peel)
- 2 tablespoons butter (i like to use low fat)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (evoo)
- 2 pinches give or take of the following:
- 2 pinches basil
- 2 pinches sea salt (can use regular)
- 1 pinch pepper
- 2 pinches spad-l seafood seasoning
- 2 pinches lime peel
- 0.5 can coca cola
- 3 tablespoons spad-l seafood seasoning
- 2 tablespoons original bbq sauce
- 1 squirt fresh lime
- Carbohydrate 9.55804083333333 g
- Cholesterol 24.424 mg
- Fat 14.8311153333333 g
- Fiber 0.831513334021966 g
- Protein 0.6925205 g
- Saturated Fat 6.61754101666667 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (100g)
- Sodium 197.544933333333 mg
- Sugar 8.72652749931137 g
- Trans Fat 0.826944566666663 g
- Calories 168 calories
Step-by-step
- To make Glaze: In a bowl, mix half a can of coke, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 3 tablespoons Spad-L seafood seasoning, a squirt of lime, and 2 tablespoons Original BBQ sauce.
- Use tinfoil to create a makeshift pan; double it and fold the corners to make a small square pan.
- Spray the bottom of the tinfoil pan with nonstick cooking spray, and place salmon fillets side by side in the pan.
- Top the salmon with fresh lime peels, salt, pepper, Spad-L, and basil.
- Peel and slice one onion into medium slices. Peel and mince 6 cloves of fresh garlic. In a frying pan, sauté onions with olive oil, adding garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt.
- Drizzle the butter, onions, and garlic over the salmon.
- Set the grill to 350 degrees.
- Place the tinfoil pan with salmon on the grill for five minutes. Add glaze.
- Flip the salmon every five minutes for about 15 minutes, or until the meat is light pink and cooked through. Add glaze each time the salmon is fish-side up.
My Go-To Grilled Salmon Recipe: A Simple Weeknight Delight
As a busy working mom, finding time to cook a healthy and delicious dinner can feel like a Herculean task. My days are packed – from early morning school runs to late-night report writing. But even with a jam-packed schedule, I refuse to compromise on nutritious meals for my family. This glazed grilled salmon recipe is my absolute lifesaver! It's quick, easy, incredibly flavorful, and leaves me with enough time to catch up with my kids before bed. It's a winner in our household, a real testament to the fact that a gourmet meal doesn't require hours in the kitchen. The key is finding smart shortcuts and embracing fresh, high-quality ingredients.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its adaptability. Sometimes I use pre-minced garlic for a speedier prep, and on other days, I’ll take the extra few minutes to grate the lime zest for that extra bit of zing. The glaze itself is a delightful mix of sweet and savory – the Coca-Cola adds an unexpected depth, beautifully complementing the Worcestershire sauce and BBQ sauce. And the Spad-L seafood seasoning? Don't underestimate its power! It elevates the salmon's flavor to a whole new level. It's become a staple in my pantry, and I use it in various dishes beyond this salmon recipe.
One of the things I love about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can adjust the spices to suit your preference – a little more heat, a dash of paprika, or maybe some cayenne pepper for a kick. Feel free to experiment! I’ve even been known to swap out the Coca-Cola for ginger ale for a slightly less sweet, more sophisticated glaze. The possibilities are endless! Another great thing is that you can prep most of the ingredients ahead of time – marinating the salmon a little before grilling is a wonderful addition that adds an even more intense flavor profile. Whether I'm using it for a family dinner, a casual get-together with friends, or even a romantic dinner for two, this glazed salmon never disappoints. It’s the perfect balance of quick, easy, healthy, and incredibly delicious. It’s a real showstopper, and I'm always getting compliments on it. It's a recipe I'll be making for years to come.
This recipe is all about efficiency and flavor. The combination of the sweet and smoky glaze with the tender, flaky salmon is truly irresistible. The onion and garlic add a subtle richness, and the fresh lime zest provides a bright, citrusy note that cuts through the richness of the glaze. I encourage you to give this recipe a try; it's a game-changer for busy weeknights and a fantastic option for impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen. It's the epitome of effortless elegance in my cooking repertoire.
Remember, cooking should be enjoyable, not stressful. This recipe proves that you can create restaurant-quality meals without the restaurant-quality time commitment. So, go ahead and try it out. Let me know what you think!
