A Bold Glazed Salmon Recipe With Sweet Citrus and Buttery Herb Flavor
This Smoked Salmon With Orange Glaze brings big flavor with minimal effort. Grilled low and slow and finished with a garlic butter–brown sugar glaze spiked with fresh orange juice and zest, this recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky.
It’s ideal for cookouts, meal prep, or any night when you want restaurant-quality seafood at home. Seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic sea salt, and a buttery poultry blend for depth, this salmon is tender, bold, and oh, so satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 1 large salmon fillet (or multiple portions)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Amphora garlic sea salt, to taste
- Kinder’s lemon pepper, to taste
- Kinder’s buttery poultry blend, to taste
For the Orange Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons garlic butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon Kinder’s buttery poultry blend
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Season
- Fire up the grill (charcoal or gas) for indirect heat smoking.
- Pat salmon dry and season with:
- Soy sauce (as a light marinade)
- Garlic sea salt
- Lemon pepper
- Buttery poultry seasoning
- Let sit while glaze is prepared.
Step 2: Make the Orange Glaze
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt garlic butter.
- Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, and buttery seasoning.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until glaze is slightly thickened.
Step 3: Smoke and Glaze the Salmon
- Place salmon skin-side down on the grill away from direct flame.
- Smoke for about 15–25 minutes, depending on thickness, or until internal temperature reaches 125–130°F.
- In the final 5–10 minutes, brush the glaze over the salmon, layering as it caramelizes.
Step 4: Serve
- Slice the salmon into portions.
- Spoon additional glaze on top, if desired.
- Serve hot with citrus wedges, grilled veggies, or herbed rice.
Pro Tips and Serving Suggestions
- For extra citrus punch, finish with a fresh squeeze of orange or lemon juice before serving.
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted asparagus, wild rice, or a grilled corn salad.
- Leftovers are great flaked over greens or pasta, or turned into salmon tacos.
- Want a little heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot honey to the glaze.
About the Creator
This bold, flavor-packed salmon recipe comes from Chef Qdaddy, the creative force behind @cookitupqdaddy. Known for sharing easy, delicious recipes with grill-master flair and Southern comfort, he brings mouthwatering techniques, tips, and flavor to every dish.
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