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Grilled Salmon and Lime Butter
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
From Epicurious. Serve fish with a tablespoon of the lime-butter sauce.
Ingredients:
salmon fillet, with skin (about 1 inch thick)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lime zest
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
1. Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
2. Season salmon all over with salt and pepper, then grill, flesh sides down, on lightly oiled grill rack (covered only if using gas grill) 4 minutes. Turn fillets over and grill (covered only if using gas grill) until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes more. Sprinkle fillets with zest and top each with 1 tablespoon lime butter sauce.
3. To make lime butter sauce : Purée garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
By RecipeOfHealth.com