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Grilled Salmon with Orange Maple Glaze

Salmon topped with an orange maple glaze that's tangy, sweet and delicious
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 483
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon filets about 7oz each
  • zest and juice of 1 large orange
  • 2 tbs maple syrup
  • 2 tbs rice vinegar

Instructions

  • 1. Combine the orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup and rice vinegar in a ziploc bag. Add salmon filets and marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.
  • 2. After done marinating, remove salmon and shake off excess marinade. Place on precut squares of aluminum foil, salt & pepper both sides, top each filet with 2 slices of orange, and fold foil like an envelope to secure salmon.
  • 3. Cook on preheated grill (or indoor grill grates) over medium high heat until salmon is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • 4. While salmon is cooking, pour marinade into a small sauce pot and cook over medium low until the glaze has reduced by 2/3.
  • 5. Remove salmon from foil packets and top with orange maple glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 483 | Total Carbs: 26.3g | Protein: 66.4g | Fat: 12.6g | Fiber: 0.2g | Net Carbs: 26g