Here’s your cheat sheet, friend. Salmon should marinate for 15 to 30 minutes. Seriously, mark that on your fridge. Candied salmon, blackened salmon, teriyaki salmon—all love that window.
Longer than an hour? You’re making seafood pâté. Shorter than 10 minutes? You’re just seasoning it, which is fine, but call it what it is.
The key is to trust the fish. It doesn’t need a long soak to be amazing. It already is amazing. You just need to say hello with flavor and then get out of the way.
So go ahead. Mix your soy sauce, honey, and a squeeze of lime. Give that salmon a quick dip—fifteen minutes, tops. Cook it hot and fast. Then take a bite.
Told you. Perfect every time. And if it’s not? Just blame the fish. I won’t tell.
