Grilled Salmon with Habanero-Lime Butter
Grilled salmon marinated in orange juice, lime juice, tequila, and habanero peppers, then served with a habanero-lime butter. Remove the seeds from the peppers to tame the heat. You may wish to wear rubber gloves while chopping peppers to protect your hands from the spicy oils.
π Recipe adapted from AllRecipes
In a bowl, stir together vegetable oil, orange juice, 3 tablespoons lime juice, tequila, 1 tablespoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon habanero pepper, and garlic.
Reserve a small amount to use as a basting sauce, and pour the remainder into a shallow baking dish.
Place the salmon in the shallow dish, and turn to coat.
Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning frequently.
In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, garlic salt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoons habanero pepper, and 2 teaspoons lime zest.
Cover, and refrigerate.
Preheat grill for medium heat.
Lightly oil grill grate, and place salmon on the grill.
Cook salmon for 5 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish can be easily flaked with a fork.
Transfer to a serving dish, top with habanero butter, and serve.
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