Tequila Jalapeno Marinaded Grilled Salmon
Habanero pepper/s may be replaced for the jalapeno, make certain to were rubber gloves when seeding and dicing the pepper or you fingers will be on fire for the whole day! plan ahead the salmon has an 8-24 hour refrigeration time
If desired serve the salmon steaks with jalapeno-lime butter, recipe amounts on bottom of the recipe, make the butter mixture ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.
Servings 6
INGREDIENTS:
6 fresh salmon steaks (about 5 ounces each)
1/2 vegetable oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
1 cup orange juice
6 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons tequila, can use more 
2 tablespoons grated lime zest
1/2 small jalapeno pepper, minced (about 1-1/2 tablespoons can use less if desired)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————
Place the salmon steaks in a large shallow glass dish.
In a bowl whisk the oil with all remaining ingredients then remove about 3-4 tablespoons of marinade and refrigerate (you will use this to baste the salmon while grilling) .
Pour the marinade over the salmon and turn the salmon a few times to coat.
Refrigerate for 8-24 hours turning the salmon a few times while chilling.
Preheat the grill to medium heat then lightly oil the grill grates.
Grill salmon about 6-8 minutes per side basting with reserved marinade while cooking.
For jalapeno-lime butter; in a bowl combine 1/2 cup salted soft butter with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper and 1 tablespoon grated lime zest.
Place in a bowl cover and refrigerate for 8-24 hours before using.
Spread the jalapeno-lime butter over the top of the warm salmon.
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