Kansas City Zoo-Inspired Grilled Salmon with Herb Citrus Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Tender grilled salmon brushed with a vibrant herb and citrus glaze that captures the fresh and lively spirit of a day at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. This American seafood recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces salmon fillets, about 6 oz each
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down in a shallow dish and pour half of the herb citrus glaze over them, turning to coat evenly. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium heat (around 375°F). Oil the grill grates lightly to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Grill the salmon fillets skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until grill marks form and skin is crisp. Flip carefully and brush with the remaining glaze. Grill for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve with extra glaze spooned over the top alongside fresh lemon wedges.