Prepare the Marinade

• In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, olive oil, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and smoked paprika.
• Taste the marinade and adjust the chipotle peppers depending on your preferred spice level.

Season the Salmon

• Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
• Brush them lightly with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
• Place the salmon in a shallow dish and spoon the chipotle orange marinade over the fillets.
• Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes. Avoid marinating for too long because the citrus juice can affect the texture of the fish.

Preheat the Grill

• Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).
• Lightly oil the grill grates to help prevent the salmon from sticking.

Grill the Salmon

• Remove the salmon from the marinade and let the excess drip off. Discard the used marinade.
• Place the fillets on the grill, skin-side down if they have skin.
• Grill for approximately 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, turning carefully with a wide spatula.
• Cook until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) at its thickest part and flakes easily with a fork.