Spicy Grilled Orange Salmon Recipe

Name: Spicy Grilled Orange Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Brown Or White Rice; 2 stalks Green Onions, Diced Finely; 2 whole (5 Oz. Size) Salmon Fillets (skin On); 1 whole Large Navel Orange (for Zest And Juice); 1/2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Or Sea Salt; 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 2 dashes Hot Sauce (your Favorite)

Servings: persons

1 cup Brown Or White Rice
2 stalks Green Onions, Diced Finely
2 whole (5 Oz. Size) Salmon Fillets (skin On)
1 whole Large Navel Orange (for Zest And Juice)
1/2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Or Sea Salt
1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Honey
2 dashes Hot Sauce (your Favorite)

1
Cook rice per package instructions.
2
Remove from heat when tender.
3
Lightly fluff it with a fork then stir in diced green onions, place lid on pot and set aside.
4
Heat your grill or griddle pan to medium high heat.
5
Spray grill or griddle pan with cooking spray.
6
On a clean work surface, place the salmon (skin side down).
7
In a small bowl add orange zest and juice, sugar, cayenne pepper, cumin and salt and stir together.
8
Coat the top and sides of salmon with seasonings.
9
Leave any remaining spice mixture for later; youll use it in the sauce.
10
Place salmon, skin side down, on the heated grill or griddle pan on medium high heat.
11
Grill salmon fillets for 4 minutes then flip over gently and grill for 4 minutes on the other side.
12
Remove from grill or griddle pan and place on a platter.
13
Use a foil tent to keep warm.
14
In a blender add Greek yogurt, honey, a dash or two of hot sauce and any leftover seasonings from the small bowl.
15
Puree together on medium.
16
I use an ice cream scoop to plate the rice and green onions, then spoon a good portion of the yogurt mixture on the serving plate and add grilled salmon on top of that.
17
This is so flavorful!
18
Hope you will enjoy!

376

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Brown Or White Rice, 2 stalks Green Onions, Diced Finely, 2 whole (5 Oz. Size) Salmon Fillets (skin On), 1 whole Large Navel Orange (for Zest And Juice), and more.

Yes, Spicy Grilled Orange Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Grilled Orange Salmon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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