Description
Grilled Chipotle-Orange Salmon is a flavorful and vibrant dish that will elevate any summer gathering. The combination of sweet orange juice, smoky chipotle, and succulent salmon creates a taste sensation that’s hard to resist. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning when served on a cedar plank, making it the perfect centerpiece for barbecues, family dinners, or special occasions. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, this dish is healthy as well as delicious. Impress your friends and family with this unique grilled salmon that brings together the best of summer flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb salmon fillet (skin on)
- Zest and juice from 1 large orange
- 1/2 T olive oil
- 1 T brown sugar
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak a cedar plank in beer and water for at least 4 hours.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange zest, juice, olive oil, brown sugar, chipotle powder, and cumin.
- Place the salmon skin side down on the soaked cedar plank and spread the marinade evenly over it. Season with salt and pepper, then top with orange slices.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (415°F) and grill the salmon for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg