Orange Marinated Grilled Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner with the vibrant and flavorful Orange Marinated Grilled Salmon, a recipe that perfectly balances citrusy sweetness with savory umami. Featuring tender salmon fillets infused with a zesty marinade of fresh orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this dish is grilled to perfection with a caramelized glaze that’s both irresistible and easy to make. Ready in under 30 minutes of active cooking time, this protein-packed meal is ideal for healthy eating and effortless entertaining. Garnish with fresh parsley and orange slices for a stunning presentation that’s as appetizing as it is nutritious. Perfect for grills, this recipe will have your family savoring every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
- 4 slices Orange slices (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring that each fillet is fully coated. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Remove the salmon from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and set the marinade aside. Transfer the fillets to the preheated grill, skin-side down if applicable.
Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and the flesh easily flakes with a fork. Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
While the salmon is grilling, transfer the reserved marinade to a small saucepan. Heat it over medium heat and bring it to a gentle simmer for 5-6 minutes to create a glaze. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
Drizzle the reduced marinade glaze over the salmon and garnish with chopped parsley and orange slices, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.2 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2739 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.8 g | ||
| Protein | 110.9 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 856 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
