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.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 41 mins
• Calories: 480 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon tequila
• 1 tablespoon minced habanero pepper
• 4 (5 ounce) salmon steaks
• 2 teaspoons minced habanero pepper
• 2 teaspoons grated lime zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat.

Step 2

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 3

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 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.