Grilled Salmon With Orange Marinade

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Grilled Salmon With Orange Marinade

If you’re looking for an easy meat to marinade, salmon is a great go-to option. It quickly absorbs all the spices and seasonings of a sauce to create a flavor-filled dish.

This salmon recipe embraces the sweetness of citrus and zings your palate with just the right amount of chili and cayenne.

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Grilled Salmon With Orange Glaze

Course Main Course
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Total Time 1 hr 21 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 278 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup 100% orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. raw honey
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 4 (6 oz.) raw salmon fillets, about 1-inch thick

Instructions

  1. Combine orange juice, lemon juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl; whisk to blend.

  2. Place salmon in a shallow glass pan; top with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 60 minutes.

  3. Preheat grill or broiler to high.

  4. Grill or broil salmon for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, brushing occasionally with marinade, or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Salmon With Orange Glaze
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 278 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 411mg18%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 34g68%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Portion Fix Containers
½ Yellow
1½ Red

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