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Grilled salmon in a foil packet with oranges and thyme on top
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Orange Grilled Salmon

Fresh oranges give this Orange Grilled Salmon a citrusy taste and tender texture. The salmon is wrapped in foil and then grilled to hold in the juices.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Grill/BBQ
Keyword: Grilled, Salmon, Seafood
Servings: 6
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

  • Outdoor Barbecue Grill

Ingredients

  • 1 salmon large fillet (Costco, Sam's Club)
  • 2 oranges
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place salmon skin side down (flesh side up) on a large piece of aluminum foil. Squeeze one orange over the top (if your oranges aren't very sweet, substitute this for 3/4 cup "Simply Orange" orange juice and brush it over the top).
    Orange juice being poured over a large cut of salmon
  • Sprinkle generously with the brown sugar and salt. Cut the second orange into slices and layer over the top.
    A large cut of salmon topped with orange juice, brown sugar, and orange slices
  • Completely cover with the aluminum foil, fold and seal, then grill on medium heat with the grill lid closed until cooked through (120-degrees F) and flakes easily.
    A fork pulling apart a piece of grilled salmon

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg