Best 10 Grilled Orange Tequila Salmon Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of flavors, where grilled orange tequila salmon reigns supreme! This dish tantalizes taste buds with a harmonious blend of citrusy brightness, smoky char, and a touch of tequila's spirited essence. Picture perfectly seared salmon fillets, infused with the vibrant zest of oranges and the subtle warmth of tequila, grilled to perfection over a bed of glowing embers. Each bite promises an explosion of flavors, leaving you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a culinary novice, this guide will lead you through the steps of creating this mouthwatering dish that's sure to impress your palate and leave your guests asking for seconds.

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GRILLED ORANGE SALMON



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I love nothing better than to cook for company. Folks say anything coming out of my kitchen made with a marinade or sauce is a winner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 salmon fillets (8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Set aside 2 tablespoons marinade for basting. Pour remaining marinade into a bowl. Add salmon; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 6 in. from the heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Baste occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

ORANGE-MARINATED GRILLED SALMON



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The fresh-squeezed orange juice and mustard add a nice tang to this moist and flaky grilled salmon. It will become one of your favorite ways to do fish.

Provided by Mark Grams

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 30m

Yield 4 salmon steaks, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 salmon steaks

Steps:

  • Whisk together the fresh-squeezed orange juice, olive oil, mustard, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a bowl.
  • Pour into a resealable plastic bag.
  • Add the salmon steaks, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Remove the salmon from marinade, and shake off excess.
  • Discard remaining marinade.
  • Grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes per side depending on thickness.

GRILLED ORANGE-TEQUILA SALMON



Grilled Orange-tequila Salmon image

Sunny and spicy Southwest flavors! Serve with your favorite salad and icy cold margaritas for a wonderful summer meal. Recipe from Perfect Entertaining.Prep time does not include 30-60 minutes marination.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup tequila
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 small jalapeno peppers, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 salmon fillets, 1 inch thick

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except the salmon, in a plastic bag and stir to combine.
  • Add salmon and marinate in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Add salmon, grill 7 minutes, turn fillets and cook 2-3 minutes or until centers are opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.8, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 165.4, Sodium 796.4, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2, Protein 63.9

TEQUILA CURED SALMON



Tequila Cured Salmon image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time P2DT45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 35

One 2-pound salmon fillet, skin on
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon pureed canned chipotle in adobo
Zest of 3 limes, grated
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups kosher salt
2 cups light brown sugar
2 cups tequila
Pickled Red Onions, recipe follows
Herbed Goat Cream Cheese, recipe follows
Roasted Jalapeno-Cilantro Cream Cheese, recipe follows
Capers
Sliced ripe beefsteak tomatoes
Sesame, everything, poppy seed bagels
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 jalapeno chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and finely diced

Steps:

  • On top of a layer of aluminum foil and plastic wrap (enough to make a pouch), put the salmon on a baking sheet skin-side down. Pat the top dry with paper towels. Combine the coriander, mustard and cumin seeds in a small saute pan over low heat and toast, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove, let cool slightly and coarsely grind in a coffee grinder.
  • Spread the chipotle over the top of the salmon fillet. Sprinkle the ground spices, lime zest and cilantro over and press into the flesh. Combine the salt and brown sugar in a bowl, drizzle with the tequila and then spread evenly over the salmon. Tightly wrap the salmon in the plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place another baking sheet on top of the salmon and weigh down with bricks wrapped in foil or a heavy cutting board. Refrigerate for 48 hours.
  • Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and scrape off the curing ingredients. When cured, the fish should have a raw appearance and a firm but not hard texture. Slice the salmon against the grain paper thin and serve with accompaniments of choice.
  • Serving Suggestions: .
  • Combine the vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, coriander seeds, mustard seeds and peppercorns in a small saucepan over high heat. Cook until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Put the onions in a medium bowl, pour the vinegar mixture over and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 48 hours before serving.
  • Combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, milk and salt and pepper to taste in a food processor and process until smooth and fluffy. Scrape into a bowl and fold in the scallions and dill.;
  • Combine the cream cheese, milk and salt and pepper to taste in a food processor and process until smooth and fluffy. Scrape into a bowl and fold in the cilantro and jalapeno.;

SIMPLE SUPPER: TEQUILA-ORANGE GRILLED SHRIMP



Simple Supper: Tequila-Orange Grilled Shrimp image

Toss peeled and deveined shrimp with a simple, spicy marinade then grill until charred and cook through. Top this dinner entree with orange sauce-splashed with tequila-and you've got the makings for a fun, flavorful fiesta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails left on
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno chile, very finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
Zest of 1 lime plus lime wedges, for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup tequila
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Simple Supper: Lime-Cilantro Rice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, oil, half the jalapeno, half the garlic, and zest; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • In a shallow saucepan, combine remaining jalapeno and garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, orange juice, tequila, and shallots; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until mixture is thick and syrupy, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in butter; keep warm.
  • Heat a gas grill on high or stove-top grill pan over high heat. Grill shrimp, turning once, until just opaque, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; pour tequila sauce over shrimp. Garnish with chives; serve immediately with lime wedges.

GRILLED SALMON



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My family eats lots of seafood, and salmon is one of our favorites. This is a quick and delicious recipe that will have a meal prepared in minutes! If you like heat, you may add red crushed peppers or a dash of cayenne!

Provided by Nanasnthakchen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
3 pounds salmon fillets

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, green onions, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup of the marinade. Place salmon in a shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the salmon and discard the used marinade.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place salmon on the preheated grill skin side down. Cook, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade, until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 97.4 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 299 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CITRUS-GLAZED GRILLED SALMON



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It's not just for toast. Tangy marmalade, blended with a little lemon juice and basil, makes a wonderful glaze for grilled fish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, combine marmalade, lemon juice and basil; mix well. Spray skin side of salmon with nonstick cooking spray. Turn salmon over; sprinkle with garlic-pepper blend and salt.
  • When grill is heated, place salmon, skin side down, on gas grill over medium-low heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-low coals. Cook 12 to 17 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, brushing with marmalade mixture during last 8 to 10 minutes of cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 2 g

TEQUILA SALMON



Tequila Salmon image

Number Of Ingredients 19

FOR THE MARINADE:
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper, with seeds
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 salmon fillets (with skin), about 6 ounces each and 1 inch thick
FOR THE DRESSING:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 ounces mixed lettuce salad greens (4 handfuls)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, divided

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Place the salmon fillets in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes. TO MAKE THE DRESSING: In a large bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside until ready to serve. Remove the fillets from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the salmon, flesh side down, over Direct Medium heat until you can lift the fillets with tongs without them sticking to the grate, 7 to 8 minutes. Turn, skin side down, and finish cooking for 2 to 3 minutes more. Slide a spatula between the skin and flesh and transfer the fillets to serving plates. Toss the salad greens, tomatoes, and half of the cilantro in the dressing. Divide the greens among the serving plates, garnish the fillets with the remaining cilantro, and serve.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

GRILLED SALMON WITH ORANGE GLAZE



Grilled Salmon With Orange Glaze image

The foods in this easy recipe are powerhouses of nutrition. Why these foods are good for you: high omega-3 fat in salmon; antioxidants in orange rind, scallions and garlic; anticoagulant activity in ginger; and eating fatty fish could prevent an astounding 80% of sudden deaths from heart attacks, Harvard investigators say.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tablespoons white rice vinegar (or other white vinegar)
1 pound boneless, skinless salmon fillet, cut in four pieces
6 scallions, thinly sliced with green
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine marmalade, oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and vinegar. Heat grill. Brush glaze on each side of salmon; grill about 5 minutes on each side. Top with scallions and sesame

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 182.6 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

3-INGREDIENT GRILLED ORANGE MARGARITA



3-Ingredient Grilled Orange Margarita image

Grilling the oranges infuses this refreshing drink with slightly sweet, slightly bitter notes and smoky flavor, balanced by bright lime juice and aged tequila.

Provided by Kat Boytsova

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Margarita     Lime     Orange     Cocktail     Tequila     Summer

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 navel oranges, halved
Kosher salt (optional)
1 lime, cut into 6 wheels
1 1/4 cups añejo tequila
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Grill orange halves, cut side down, until well browned, 8-10 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Juice oranges, then strain and discard pulp (you should have about 1 1/2 cups juice).
  • Pour salt onto a small plate, if using. Rub rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with lime wheel, then dip into salt.Stir orange juice, tequila, lime juice, and 8 cups ice in a pitcher. Divide cocktails among glasses and garnish with lime wheels.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality salmon fillets for the best results.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the skin of the salmon to help the marinade penetrate and prevent the fish from curling up while grilling.
  • Make sure the grill is hot before adding the salmon to prevent it from sticking.
  • Cook the salmon skin-side down first to help it crisp up and prevent it from falling apart.
  • Baste the salmon with the orange-tequila marinade throughout the grilling process to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon to ensure it is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Serve the grilled orange-tequila salmon immediately with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

The grilled orange-tequila salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a special occasion. The marinade infuses the salmon with a citrusy, smoky flavor that is sure to impress your guests. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.

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