Orange Glazed Salmon Recipe with Citrus Soy Glaze

Orange Glazed Salmon tastes like a restaurant dish but is simple enough for a weeknight. The salmon remains tender and flaky while the orange glaze reduces to a sticky, glossy coating that clings to every bite. Light and bright, this recipe is perfect for grilling when you want something fresh without a lot of fuss.

Grilled salmon is an easy way to create an impressive meal, and the foil-packet method used here helps keep the fish moist and flaky. The slow, gentle cooking combined with the sweet-savory orange glaze delivers a well-balanced flavor that complements the natural richness of salmon.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Low-and-slow grilling keeps the salmon moist, preventing it from drying out.
• The orange glaze is sweet and savory, blending citrus, soy, and honey without overpowering the fish.
• The foil-finished method is forgiving, and a digital thermometer makes it easy to reach perfect doneness.

Ingredients for Orange Glazed Salmon

How to Make Orange Glazed Salmon on the Grill

1. Lightly brush the salmon with olive oil and season evenly with salt and pepper. Set aside while you prepare the glaze and heat the grill.

2. Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, whisk together orange marmalade, juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, granulated garlic, corn starch, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Place the salmon on the grill skin side down and cook gently until the internal temperature reaches about 100°F (use a digital thermometer).

4. Transfer the salmon to a large piece of foil. Spoon a generous layer of the orange glaze over the top. Cover with a second piece of foil and seal to form a packet.

5. Return the foil packet to the grill and continue cooking until the salmon reaches 135°F on a digital thermometer for moist, fully cooked fish.

6. Remove the packet from the grill and let the salmon rest for 5 minutes. Carefully open the foil, transfer the fish to a serving platter, and serve with extra orange glaze if you like.

This salmon pairs beautifully with grilled vegetable rice pilaf, green beans, or grilled potato wedges. It’s a straightforward way to add bright, fresh flavor to your grill without overcomplicating dinner.

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Orange Glazed Salmon

Orange Glazed Salmon is cooked gently on the grill, finished in foil, and coated with a thick orange glaze. The result is tender salmon with a sweet and savory finish that is never dry.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Course: Fish & Seafood

Cuisine: American

Keyword: foil packet salmon, grilled salmon

Servings: 4

Calories: 577 kcal

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)
• 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons corn starch
• 1½ teaspoons granulated garlic
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Brush the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Prepare a grill fire to about 300°F.
3. Make the glaze: whisk orange marmalade, juice, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, granulated garlic, corn starch, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat.
4. Place the salmon on the grill skin side down and cook until internal temperature reaches 100°F.
5. Transfer the salmon to a large piece of foil, spoon the glaze over the top, cover with a second piece of foil, and seal to form a packet.
6. Return the packet to the grill and cook until the salmon reaches 135°F.
7. Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes. Carefully open the foil and transfer the salmon to a platter.
8. Serve with additional orange glaze if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Reheat gently in a pan with extra orange sauce over low heat, turning to warm both sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 577 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Protein: 46 g | Fat: 22 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 1374 mg

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