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Grilled Salmon with Basil-Lime Butter Sauce

This Grilled Salmon with Basil-Lime Butter Sauce is a light and filling main dish. Serve it with Orzo Pilaf with Tomatoes & Feta and Grilled Zucchini & Summer Squash.

Grilled Salmon with Basil-Lime Butter Sauce

Ingredients
  

  • Grilled Salmon
  • with Basil-Lime Butter Sauce
  • Makes 4 servings
  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Basil-Lime Butter Sauce recipe follows

Method
 

  1. Brush salmon fillets with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with Basil-Lime Butter Sauce.

Basil-Lime Butter Sauce

Makes about ¾ cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Method
 

  1. In the container of a blender, combine lime zest, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. With blender running, add melted butter in a slow, steady stream until blended. Add basil, and process just until combined.

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Grilled Salmon with Basil-Lime Butter Sauce

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