How to Cook Salmon

9. Sweet and Savory Grilled Salmon

This sweet and savory grilled salmon recipes is perfect for a summer cookout. Combine 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1-teaspoon of salt and pepper, 1/3 cup of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of both soy sauce and olive oil, 1/3 cup of water, and 1 clove of minced garlic in a mixing bowl. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, then pour the mixture into a zip-top bag. Place 2 pounds of salmon fillets in the bag to marinate for at least 2 hours. Preheat the grill to medium heat, and brush the grate with olive oil. Arrange the marinated fillets on the grill with the skin against the rack. Cook for approximately 6 minutes, then flip onto the skinless side. The fillets are finished when the internal temperature reaches 120º F.