how long to marinate salmon?

[fldhkybnva]

tonight i plan to make teriyaki salmon. it's a pretty simple recipe just marinate and broil. however, i will be out for most of the day and will want to get started on dinner immediately when i get back. is it ok to put the salmon in the marinade and let it sit in the refrigerator for 4 hours?

[ipsedixit]

Half an hour, tops.

4 hours and you're approaching ceviche territory.

[todao]

It will depend on the variety of salmon, whether it's a steak or fillet, and how fresh it is. But my vote goes to the 1 hour max. idea if you're using acidic ingredients in the marinade. Otherwise you'll chemically cook it before it sees the grill.

[JRCann]

I don't usually mariate fish much longer than a half hour. It gets mushy and if its teriyaki it takes on a lot of sodium.

[KiltedCook]

1-4 hours is what I normally use. IMHO overnight is far too long and the fish will turn out mushy.

[wolfe]

Here is a recipe that uses 4-6 hours.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Salmon-marinade-76753

And here's one from davwud on chow that goes 24.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/5243...