Orange Glazed Salmon
Orange Glazed Salmon is one of those recipes that tastes like it came from a restaurant but is still easy enough for a weeknight.
The salmon stays tender and flaky while the orange glaze cooks down into a sticky, glossy finish that clings to every bite. It is light, flavorful, and perfect when you want something fresh on the grill without a lot of prep.
Grilled salmon is one of our favorite special occasion dinners on the grill and this foil packet method is a great way to get tender, flaky salmon that doesn’t dry out.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- This orange glazed salmon on the grill cooks low and slow, which keeps the salmon moist and prevents it from drying out.
- The sweet and savory orange glaze pairs perfectly with grilled salmon, balancing citrus, soy sauce, and honey without being overpowering.
- This foil-finished grilled salmon recipe is nearly foolproof, especially when you use a digital meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
Ingredients for Orange Glazed Salmon
Salmon fillet
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Orange Glaze
Orange marmalade
Pineapple juice or orange juice
Soy sauce
Apple cider vinegar
Honey
Granulated garlic
Corn starch
Salt
Pepper
How to Make Orange Glazed Salmon on the Grill
- Brush the salmon fillet lightly with olive oil. Season evenly with salt and pepper. Set aside while you prepare the glaze and prepare a grill fire.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the orange marmalade, juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, granulated garlic, corn starch, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the glaze thickens.Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place the salmon on the grill skin side down.
Cook slowly until the internal temperature reaches 100° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Transfer the salmon to a large piece of foil. Spoon a thick layer of orange glaze over the top. Cover with a second piece of foil and seal to form a foil packet.
- Return the foil packet to the grill. Continue cooking until the salmon reaches 135° using a digital thermometer.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Carefully open the foil and transfer the salmon to a serving platter.
Serve with additional orange glaze if desired.
This orange glazed salmon is great with grilled vegetable rice pilaf, green beans or grilled potato wedges. It is an easy way to bring bright flavor to the grill without overthinking dinner.
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Orange Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 pound salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Orange Sauce
- ½ cup orange marmalade
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon corn starch
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Brush the salmon fillet lightly with olive oil. Season evenly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare a grill fire to 300°.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, whisk together the orange marmalade, juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, granulated garlic, corn starch, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the glaze thickens.Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place the salmon on the grill skin side down. Cook slowly until the internal temperature reaches 100° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Transfer the salmon to a large piece of foil. Spoon a thick layer of orange glaze over the top. Cover with a second piece of foil and seal to form a foil packet.
- Return the foil packet to the grill. Continue cooking until the salmon reaches 135° using a digital thermometer.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Carefully open the foil and transfer the salmon to a serving platter.
- Serve with additional orange glaze if desired.
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