Description
Grilled Chipotle-Orange Salmon is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a delightful twist to your summertime grilling. The sweet and smoky combination of chipotle chili powder and fresh orange juice creates a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this recipe is sure to impress guests at any gathering. With its easy preparation and healthy ingredients, you can enjoy a nutritious meal that bursts with flavor and pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables or crisp salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb salmon fillet (skin on)
- Zest and juice from 1 large orange
- 0.5 T olive oil
- 1 T brown sugar
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Soak the cedar plank in beer and water for at least 4 hours.
- Whisk together orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, brown sugar, chipotle powder, and cumin.
- Place the soaked plank on the grill and preheat to medium-high heat (415°F).
- Position the salmon skin-side down on the plank, coat generously with marinade, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill for 25 to 30 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg