Grilled Salmon With Lime Butter Sauce

1. 1

   Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Turn fillets over and grill (covered only if using gas grill) until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes more.

4. 4

   Sprinkle fillets with zest and top each with 1 tablespoon lime butter sauce.

5. 5

   ***Lime Butter Sauce:

6. 6

   Puree garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.

7. 7

   With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.

8. 8

   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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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