Orange Honey Marinade for Salmon

Elevate your salmon game with this irresistible Orange Honey Marinade, a vibrant blend of fresh citrus, sweet honey, and umami-packed soy sauce. Infused with bold notes of garlic and zesty ginger, this quick and easy marinade strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade uses fresh orange juice and zest to brighten your salmon fillets, while olive oil ensures a tender, flaky texture. Whether you grill, bake, or pan-sear the salmon, this dish is guaranteed to impress with minimal effort. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, serve alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy steamed rice for a wholesome and delicious meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 fillets (6 ounces each) Salmon fillets

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, and olive oil. Whisk until the honey is fully dissolved.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Whisk again to ensure all ingredients are well combined.

Step 3

Place the salmon fillets into a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring each fillet is fully coated.

Step 4

Cover the dish with plastic wrap or seal the bag, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour to let the flavors infuse. For best results, marinate for up to 2 hours.

Step 5

Remove the salmon from the marinade and cook using your preferred method: grill, bake, or pan-sear. Discard the used marinade.

Step 6

Serve the salmon hot with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(944.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1787.9

Total Fat 104.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 272.2mg	0%
Sodium 2881.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 62.1g
Protein 146.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 41.1mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 418.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.2%

Protein: 32.4%

Carbs: 15.4%