Grilled Salmon With Jalapeno Butter
"A 1995 Better Homes and Gardens winner in the fish and Seafood category. I have not tried this."
photo by CarolAT
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
4 fish
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 1 3⁄4 inches fresh gingerroot
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded
- 1⁄4 cup cilantro leaf, loosely packed
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1⁄2 lbs salmon fillets, fresh or frozen cut about 1 inch thick
- salt
- pepper
directions
- Butter:.
- In a blender or food processor, combine gingerroot, garlic, and jalapeno. Process till finely chopped.
- Add cilantro and process till combined.
- Stir this mixture into softened butter.
- Shape butter into a 6" log on a piece of plastic wrap; seal tightly and chill till serving time or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Fish:.
- Salt and pepper salmon.
- Place in a well-greased grill basket or on a well-greased grill rack directly over medium coals.
- Grill for 4-6 minutes for each 1/2" of thickness. (Or, broil on the unheated rack of a broiler pan 4 inches from the heat for 4-6 minutes for each 1/2" of thickness).
- If the fish is thicker than 1 ", turn it halfway through cooking.
- When done, the fish should flake easily when tested with a fork.
- To serve: place a slice of jalapeno butter atop each piece of fish.
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Reviews
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Absolutely wonderful recipe. I ended up baking mine in foil in a 350* oven due to high winds tonight and it turned out excellent. I also dusted the fish with a mixture of dried basil, oregano, garlic and thyme. This is keeper!! -
This tasty salmon recipe is so easy to prepare and elegant enough to serve for dinner guests. The butter makes this dish extra special. I had extra jalapeno butter and served it with cornbread muffins. Fantastic! I will be lighting up the grill again to make this dish. Thanks for posting this recipe.
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