Grilled Salmon with Habanero-Lime Butter

• PREP 25 mins
• COOK 16 mins
• READY IN 2 hrs 41 mins
• 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• 1/2 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

• 1/4 cup butter, softened

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 2 teaspoons minced habanero pepper

• 2 teaspoons grated lime zest

Directions

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.
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.
3. Preheat grill for medium heat.
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.