Ingredients:
6 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, center-cut ( about 1 inch thick, with skin)
1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest, fresh finely grated
garlic cloves, chopped ( use one large clove)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
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.
***Lime Butter Sauce:.
Puree 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.
Makes 3/4 cup.
Cooks’ Note: If you aren’t able to grill outdoors, salmon can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled well-seasoned large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.
Makes 6 servings.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.