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Salmon Tango

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"This rich and delicious sweet and sour marinade is simply wonderful with grilled salmon, and quite easy to prepare!" — HILDA CUNNINGHAM

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Original recipe makes 5 servings Change Servings

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine
1 1/4 pounds salmon fillets

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Directions

In a medium glass bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, and white wine. Stir until brown sugar has dissolved. Reserve a small amount to use as a basting sauce; the remainder is used as a marinade.
Place salmon fillets in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in marinade, seal, and turn to coat salmon. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, turning once.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
Lightly oil grill grate. Place salmon on grill, and discard marinade. Cook salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until easily flaked with a fork. Baste with reserved sauce while grilling.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 8 mins
READY IN 1 hr 23 mins

Footnotes

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

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This is great. I used olive oil instead of butter. I wanted to try to bake this, so I put the salmon in a glass baking dish skin down, poked holes in the salmon, poured the marinade over it, and then covered it with foil. I let the salmon sit at room temp. for 30 minutes. I then baked it at 375 for 20 minutes and it turned out perfectly! The marinade is really good, it was tangy and slightly sweet but not overpowering. I will make again. thanks for the recipe!

—betsyjane

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Jan 26, 2003

Maybe the salmon was bad, but this was inedible! I don't recommend it at all--sorry.

—DCLAWSONUW

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Feb 11, 2003

This was a really good recipe. I used olive oil instead of butter, and grilled my salmon for about 5 minutes on my George Foreman grill. I will for sure make this often.

—Elizabeth

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Jul 13, 2003

Thank you Hilda for this fabulous recipe. What a flavorful marinade. My salmon never tasted so moist and delicious. Definitely a recipe I'd use on even the most finicky fish eaters. So easy to put together - I marinaded all day for the extra flavor. Try this receipe. You won't be sorry.

—Chris From Kent, WA

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Feb 11, 2004

This was very good. It started sleeting right when we were going to put it on the grill, so we ended up baking it in the oven for 20 minutes. It turned out great. We will make it again.

—Lisa

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Feb 11, 2006

A great asian-inspired marinade for salmon. I did add a clove of minced garlic to the original ingredients, fearing it might have been too sweet otherwise; also cut the amount of butter in half. Turned out perfect!

—Nicolette

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Aug 02, 2008

This is absolutely wonderful!!! everybody loved it!!! It was the best salmon we've ever had(eating out or in). I substituted olive oil for the butter and used reduced sodium soy sauce for the soy. I will make it a staple in our house!!!

—KCSTYLE

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Jan 26, 2003

Delicious and very easy! What a nice way to enhance an already tasty fish. I cooked mine by placing on a piece of aluminum foil on the grill and it was excellent. I shared this recipe with my coworkers and they loved it too.

—MIGNON1

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Nutrition

Calories
323 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
11.7 g
4%

Cholesterol
101 mg
34%

Fat
18.9 g
29%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
24.5 g
49%

Sodium
308 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Salmon Tango

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 323
Calories from Fat: 170

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.9g 29 %
Saturated Fat 7.5g 38 %
Cholesterol 101mg 34 %
Sodium 308mg 12 %
Potassium 368mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.7g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 24.5g 49 %
Sugars 10.9g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 6 %
Thiamin 20 %
Niacin 81 %
Vitamin B6 13 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.