If you’re looking for the best salmon marinade, you’re in the right place. This easy salmon marinade is made with simple pantry ingredients and turns ordinary salmon filets into something incredibly flavorful, tender, and juicy especially on the grill!

Whether you’re cooking salmon for a weeknight dinner or a summer cookout, this marinade is the secret to grilled salmon that everyone loves.

What Makes This the Best Salmon Marinade

This salmon marinade works because it contains the perfect balance of flavor (citrus, honey, and savory) while keeping the salmon tender and juicy. It adds subtle flavor while still allowing the flavor of the salmon to shine:

• Balanced flavor: Sweet honey, bright orange juice, and savory soy sauce create a marinade that’s flavorful but not heavy.
• Tender, juicy salmon: The citrus helps lightly tenderize the salmon while the oil locks in moisture during grilling.
• Quick marinating time: You only need 20 minutes to infuse big flavor so there’s no long wait required.
• Perfect for grilling: This marinade caramelizes beautifully on the grill without burning or drying out the fish.
• Versatile and foolproof: Use this salmon marinade for grilling, baking, or pan-searing with equally great results.

If you’ve ever struggled with bland or dry salmon, this easy salmon marinade is the simple fix you’ll want to keep using!

Ingredients You’ll Need

This salmon marinade comes together with a handful of simple ingredients that balance sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors perfectly. Each one plays a role in making the salmon tender, juicy, and full of flavor.

• Garlic: Add bold, savory flavor to the salmon marinade
• Orange Juice: Brings bright citrus flavor and natural sweetness to the marinade.
• Honey: Adds a touch of sweetness and helps balance the savory ingredients in the salmon marinade.
• Sweet Chili Sauce: Adds gentle heat and depth of flavor to the marinade.
• Sesame Oil: Adds rich, nutty flavor and enhances the marinade.
• Soy Sauce: Provides saltiness and umami, forming the flavorful base of the salmon marinade.
• Salmon Filets: Look for vibrant pink color and the filets soak up the marinade beautifully.

This Mexican Grilled Chicken recipe is proof that simple and flavorful can absolutely coexist on the same plate! We are talking perfectly charred, juicy chicken with just the right amount of smoky spice and a bright squeeze of lime that makes every single bite taste incredible.

Throw it in tacos, pile it over a rice bowl, chop it up for a lunch salad, or use it however your heart desires! Get ready to make it on repeat all year long!

Okay, I’m going to be real with you for a second: this Mexican Grilled Chicken is one of those recipes that I almost didn’t post because it feels almost TOO simple. Like, is this even a recipe? Am I a fraud? People ask me all the time what we do for our taco nights because apparently our backyard smells amazing (honestly, fair), and when I tell them the secret, they always laugh because it is just… this. Three ingredients. A hot grill. Done.

But here’s the thing, simple doesn’t mean boring, and easy doesn’t mean flavorless. This Mexican Grilled Chicken is proof of that. On the craziest, most chaotic weeknights when I need dinner on the table FAST and pancakes-for-dinner just isn’t going to cut it, this is what saves us. 

The smokiness from the grill is the real secret here, friends. You could technically make this Mexican Grilled Chicken in the oven or in a pan, and yes, I’ll tell you how to do that too, but if you have a grill, please use it. That little bit of char and smoke makes everything taste like you actually tried, even when you very much did not.

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Pineapple Jalapeño Turkey Burgers

Add some tropical flavor and a spicy kick to your next burger with this delicious and saucy pineapple jalapeño turkey burgers. Perfect for summer cookouts or anytime you’re in the mood for a unique and tasty twist on a classic dish.

We had a bunch of family in town a couple weeks back and I was trying to think up something quick and easy to have for dinner. Instantly BBQ came to mind because you can just throw it all on the grill and sides are always easy. I’m not a huge hamburger fan so I changed things up and made them sweet, spicy and saucy.

I loved the juiciness that the Mar A Lago turkey burgers recipe had because of the fruit in it so I threw pineapple into this one. The preserves give it a little heat and sweetness which even our youngest loved. The burgers stay really moist and when you bite into them you get a little sweet and tang from the sauce.

Ingredients for Pineapple Jalapeño Turkey Burgers

These burgers are sweet and tangy and I crave them all summer long! Here is everything you will need:

Burgers

• Ground Turkey: don’t go too lean or the burgers will be crumbly and dry
• Salt and Pepper: adds flavor to the meat
• Hamburger Buns: We prefer brioche for the best flavor and texture.
• Toppings: Havarti Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato Slices and Red Onion Slices

Sauce

• Pineapple Jalapeño Preserves: We love Kelly’s brand, but any brand you can find should work great.
• Spices: Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Ginger
• Lemon Juice: adds acidity to the sauce
• Soy Sauce: adds flavor

The measurements and details for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Pineapple Jalapeño Turkey Burgers

We have found that chilling the turkey burger patties after they are formed makes all the difference, so be sure to plan that into your prep time. Here are the steps:

1. Form the Patties: Divide the ground turkey into 4 equal balls and form into patties and cover both sides in salt and pepper.
2. Refrigerate: Place the patties in a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
3. Make Sauce: While the turkey patties are chilling, make the sauce by adding all the ingredients to a small bowl and whisking everything until well combined.
4. Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat, and grill the patties for 6-8 minutes on each side. Only flip them once and don’t press them.
5. Stir: Add all the ingredients for the sauce to a sauce pan and whisk together
6. Assemble: Top each patty with a slice of Havarti cheese and close the lid for a minute or tw

Easy 5 Minute Lemon Feta Grilled Asparagus Recipe

Lemon Grilled Asparagus with Feta is a vibrant, flavorful side dish that’s both refreshing and savory! Fresh asparagus spears are perfectly grilled with a zesty lemon dressing, creating a smoky char. Topped with crumbled feta cheese, this dish adds a creamy, tangy contrast to the bright, crisp asparagus.

This easy 5 minute grilled (or broiled) asparagus recipe has a short ingredient list and even shorter cook time, but it’s our kids’ favorite side dish!

Recipe Origins

Remember how I used to be picky? Well, immediately after we had our first daughter we moved to California. California is beautiful, amazing weather (we lived in San Diego) and they have awesome produce. Which is great, unless you’re me and you don’t really care for all of those weird vegetables. Remember, this is the old me, the new me will devour veggies faster than anything else. Anyway, we had dinner at my sister in law’s house and I was informed she was making a really easy grilled lemon pepper asparagus recipe…

Dun, dun, duuuuuuuuun! How in the heck was I going to get out of this one?! We were all going to be eating dinner together in the backyard for heaven’s sake!!!! Wait, there was a dog. I for sure could slip one to the dog. Nope, I already was feeling sneaky and knew I couldn’t pretend to eat something and feed it to the dog without feeling horribly guilty. I was going to have to suck it up. And suck it up I did, and it was good. It was real good. And so began my veggie journey. That day I learned that grilled asparagus is phenomenal and since then I’ve converted my mother who always said asparagus was like a nasty weed growing by an old ditch. And now she even loves it. Booyah, baby!

Ingredients for Lemon Pepper Asparagus

You only need 6 ingredients to make this easy vegetable side dish! The olive oil helps the asparagus get a nice char on it and it also helps the seasonings cling to the asparagus. Here is everything you need:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Lemon Zest and Juice
• Asparagus
• Salt and Black Pepper
• Feta Cheese
  • TIP: If you aren’t a feta fan, parmesan cheese makes a great substitute!

The measurements and details for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Buy the Best Asparagus

Buying the best and freshest asparagus doesn’t need to be complicated. We have a few tips that will help you pick the best bundle of asparagus.

First, check the tips. They should be pretty firm to the touch and mushy at all.

Next, check the stalks. They should not be soft or rubbery at all.

Finally, check the ends. Even though we will be trimming the ends off, they are a good indicator of the freshness of the asparagus spears. You don’t want the ends to be woody, shriveled or split.

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Elote Grilled Mexican Corn Salad [+Video]

Stop ruining your corn! If you’re just eating it off the cob, you’re missing out. This easy Grilled Mexican Corn Salad takes summer corn to the next level! It’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and parties!

Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe

Have you ever had Elote? It’s a popular Mexican street food featuring grilled corn on the cob slathered in creamy sauce, topped with crumbled cheese, chili powder, and a squeeze of lime. And let me tell you, if you’re not careful, you might find yourself channeling your inner Nacho Libre while devouring it.

Now, enter Elote Grilled Mexican Corn Salad! All the flavors of street corn without the mess. Juicy grilled corn, tossed with Mexican crema, cotija cheese, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, fresh lime juice, red onion, and cilantro! Every bite is bold, tangy, and downright addictive.

The key here is charring the corn just right. Too little, and you miss that smoky flavor; too much, and you’re eating burnt disappointment.

We first fell in love with elote at a tiny farmers’ market in Idaho (yes, Idaho!). Now, we make this salad at home all the time. It’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or just eating straight from the bowl with a spoon.

Want the best results? Use fresh corn, don’t skimp on the lime juice, and mix while the corn is warm so the flavors really soak in. Oh, and whatever you do—don’t skip the cotija. Trust me, it makes all the difference.

What’s Needed for Mexican Corn Salad?

Stop Bringing Boring Sides to Potlucks! This Mexican Corn Salad Is What You NEED! Here’s what you’ll need to make it:

• Fresh sweet corn
• Crema
• Lime juice
• Spices (cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper)
• Cotija cheese
• Red onion
• Fresh cilantro

The measurements for each ingredient can be found on the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to Avoid Mushy Corn:

Nobody wants a sad, mushy corn salad! The biggest mistake? Overcooking the corn until it loses its crisp bite. Whether you’re grilling or roasting, cook the corn just enough to get a nice char while keeping it firm.

Tip: Let the corn cool slightly before cutting it off the cob. This helps it stay juicy and keeps your salad from turning into a mushy mess!

What’s the Best Cheese for Elote Corn Salad?

What cheese should you use for elote corn? Oh boy, this is a tricky question because to be honest, even if there’s one that’s usually used, Chihuahua cheese or Cotija Cheese, not everywhere sells it. We most often use Cotija cheese because it’s available in all Utah stores, but if you can’t find either we recommend parmesan cheese in the can or fresh parmesan, or even a mild Feta.

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