Grilled Salmon with Habanero-Lime Butter Recipe
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Grilled Salmon with Habanero-Lime Butter

By: Mike Smith 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (125)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
16 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 41 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 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.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 480 | Total Fat: 38.9g | Cholesterol: 100mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2003 by Leo   view full review
Wow this was probably among the top-three fish dishes I've tried. The Habaneros are only sold...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2005 by JILLYBEAN14   view full review
This recipe was good but, more than anything, I am positively addicted to the habenero lime...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2003 by SANDY K.   view full review
Habenero peppers are extremely hot, so I used jalapeno instead. Some of the best salmon I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by jolley900 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good. I couldn't find habanero peppers so I used jalapinos and there really wasnt any...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2006 by ChrissieO   view full review
This recipe is amazing! I have been looking to add more fish to my home cooking, but have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2003 by TT_RAIDER   view full review
Best way to cook fish that I've ever seen. I never use salmon for this though. Try using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2003 by MICHELLEVON   view full review
This was excellent. I cut back on the habanero in the butter and should have left it as is....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2005 by Sarah Stephan   view full review
This was one of the most flavorful salmon dishes I have ever made. I followed the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by JOLDES   view full review
This was an excellent Salmon recipe. It tastes great and has a darn good kick to it. You...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by Newtonian   view full review
Addicted to habaneros and citrus - live in PNW so I've eaten more salmon than most, and feel...

 

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