Tom's Marinade for Grilled Salmon

Tom's Marinade for Grilled Salmon

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup Celia's Traditional balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or use crushed red chili flakes)
• 6 garlic cloves, minced (or use 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
• 4 green onions, chopped
• salt (optional and to taste)

Directions

1. In a large bowl whisk the first 10 ingredients until well blended starting with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Season with salt if desired.
3. Mix in the minced garlic and green onions.
4. Pour over salmon.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 8-24 hours, turning the salmon over a few time during chilling.
6. Discard the marinade and grill salmon over medium-high heat (about 4 minutes per side).