All Purpose Marinade for Fish Salmon Swordfish or Shark

Elevate your seafood game with this versatile and flavorful All-Purpose Marinade, perfect for salmon, swordfish, or shark. Packed with zesty lemon juice, savory soy sauce, and a touch of honey for sweetness, this marinade strikes the perfect balance of tangy, salty, and sweet. Aromatic garlic and fresh ginger add depth, while a hint of Dijon mustard and optional red pepper flakes deliver a subtle kick. Whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this marinade infuses your fish with mouthwatering flavor in just 30 minutes of marinating time. Quick to prep and easy to customize, it’s a go-to recipe for creating restaurant-quality seafood dishes at home. Perfect for weeknight dinners, summer barbecues, or impressing guests, this marinade transforms any cut of salmon, swordfish, or shark into a true culinary delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey. Whisk together until fully blended.

Step 2

Add minced garlic, grated ginger, Dijon mustard, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Place your fish of choice (salmon, swordfish, or shark) in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.

Step 4

Pour the marinade over the fish, ensuring it is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.

Step 5

Refrigerate the marinated fish for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a more intense flavor.

Step 6

Before cooking, remove the fish from the marinade and allow any excess to drip off. Discard the used marinade.

Step 7

Cook the fish via your preferred method (grilling, baking, or pan-searing) until it reaches your desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	166.3 grams (166.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	616

Total Fat 56.30g	72%
Saturated Fat 8.70g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2322mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 25.30g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1.00g	4%
Total Sugars 18.30g
Protein 5.10g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 34mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 255mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.6%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 16.1%