Best Grilled Tequila Salmon Recipes

GRILLED TEQUILA SALMON

Steps:

• Grate peel from limes & place in a bowl.
• Squeeze out 1/2 cup juice from limes.
• Add to bowl along with tequila & oil.
• Finely chop peppers and stir into lime mixture along with sugar, chili powder & salt.
• Place salmon into large resealable plastic bag.
• To support the bag, place in a large bowl.
• Pour marinade over fish and seal bag.
• Let marinade for at least an hour--but preferably 4 hours.
• Lightly oil grill and turn BBQ to medium.
• Remove salmon from marinade & place directly on hot grill.
• BBQ, with lid closed, for about 7- 8 minutes per side or until a knife point inserted into the center of the salmon feels warm.
• While salmon is grilling, pour remaining marinade into a saucepan.
• Boil vigorously, uncovered, stirring often, until sauce is reduced by half--about 3 minutes.
• If you want a thicker sauce, add butter & whisk constantly for about another minute.

GRILLED ORANGE-TEQUILA SALMON

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, except the salmon, in a plastic bag and stir to combine.
• Add salmon and marinate in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
• Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Add salmon, grill 7 minutes, turn fillets and cook 2-3 minutes or until centers are opaque.

GRILLED SALMON WITH WARM AVOCADO TEQUILA SAUCE

Steps:

• Place first six ingredients in blender and puree. Pour into saucepan and warm over med-low heat. Heat grill. Grill salmon until cooked through, turning once. Pour a little sauce on each of 4 plates and top with a grilled fillet. Serve with rice, veggies and garnish.