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Foil Pack Orange Molasses Salmon
3.9 from 27 votes

Foil Pack Orange Molasses Salmon

Foil Pack Orange Molasses Salmon - EASY, ready in 10 minutes, and a FOOLPROOF way to make grilled salmon!! Tender, juicy, and bursting with layers of FABULOUS flavors!!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 1670 kcal
Course: Lunch

Ingredients

  • salmon fillet center cut, about 1/2 to 3/4 pound
  • 1 orange sliced thin for nestling under salmon, medium
  • ¾ cup sugar snap peas may be substituted with bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, etc.
  • ½ orange for the juice (about 2 to 3 tablespoons, medium
  • 1 ½ tablespoons molasses plus 1/2 tablespoon at the end if desired
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Alternatively, preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Place 1 large sheet of foil on the counter, add the salmon to the center, nestle the orange slices from 1 orange under the salmon and arrange the sugar snap peas around the perimeter, set aside.
  3. To a small bowl, add the orange juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses, olive oil, soy sauce, and whisk to combine.
  4. Evenly drizzle the orange juice mixture over the salmon.
  5. Evenly sprinkle with salt, pepper, seal up the foil pack very tightly, place it on the grill, and grill for about 8 to 10 minutes. Exact grilling time will vary based on the type of grill, the size, the heat level, how thick the salmon is, etc. If you’re baking this in the oven, I would start checking at 15 minutes and go from there.
  6. Optionally drizzle 1/2 tablespoon molasses (intensifies the flavor and lends nice color) over the salmon before serving immediately. Recipe is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  7. Adapted from Foil Pack Lime Cilantro Salmon

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 1670kcal (84%) Carbohydrates 91g (30%) Protein 133g (266%) Fat 84g (129%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 61g (359%) Cholesterol 357mg (119%) Sodium 1681mg (70%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 75g (150%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1670

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 1670kcal 84%
Carbohydrates 91g 30%
Protein 133g 266%
Fat 84g 129%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 61g 359%
Cholesterol 357mg 119%
Sodium 1681mg 70%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 75g 150%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.