Marinated Wild Salmon

"A delicious, healthy lemon-garlic marinade for salmon with cilantro and red chili flakes. Marinate at least 6 hours. Broil in the oven or grill 7 to 8 minutes per side."



Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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    Directions
    
    
    • Prep
      15 m
    • Cook
      15 m
    • Ready In
      30 m
    1. Season fillets with salt and pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Set aside in a baking dish.
    2. In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, balsamic vinegar, sugar, green onions, and cilantro. Pour marinade over salmon; cover, and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours.
       
       Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
       
       Arrange salmon on a broiling sheet. Place in a preheated oven, and bake for 5 minutes. Increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), turn fillets, and broil 5 minutes more.