Grilled Salmon with Habanero-Lime Butter

Original recipe yields 4 servings

Ingredients

    ¼ cup vegetable oil

    ½ cup orange juice

    3 tablespoons lime juice

    1 tablespoon tequila

    1 tablespoon grated lime zest

    1 tablespoon minced habanero pepper

    1 clove garlic, minced

    4 (5 ounce) salmon steaks

    ¼ cup butter, softened

    ¼ teaspoon garlic salt

    1 tablespoon lime juice

    2 teaspoons minced habanero pepper

    2 teaspoons grated lime zest

Directions

Instructions Checklist

    Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    Preheat grill for medium heat.

    Step 4

    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.