Margarita salmon
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- Prep Time8 min
- Total Time8 min
- Makes9 to 12 buffet servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup frozen margarita mix
1 tbsp honey
3 tbsp tequila
1 to 2 kg whole side of salmon, or piece of salmon fillet
1 tsp dried dill
lime and lemon slices
Instructions
Thaw margarita mix just until slushy. Preheat barbecue to medium. In a small bowl, stir honey with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) tequila and margarita mix. Place salmon on a large platter. Spoon three-quarters of honey-margarita mix overtop. Sprinkle with dillweed. Let salmon stand at room temperature 10 minutes.
Place salmon skin-side down on preheated barbecue. Grill with lid closed about 8 minutes, then brush with remaining honey-margarita mix. Don't turn salmon over. Grill from 6 to 10 more minutes. Salmon is done when a knife tip inserted into centre feels warm. Remove from grill using 1 or 2 large wide spatulas. Insert between skin and flesh, leaving skin on grill. Gently place salmon on a large platter. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons (30 mL) tequila. Garnish with lime and lemon slices.
If serving at a buffet, keep fish whole and let guests help themselves. If making ahead, immediately refrigerate salmon after grilling. When cool, cover. It will keep well, covered, in the refrigerator up to 1 day. Serve cold.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 232, Protein 20g, Carbohydrates 8.7g, Fat 11.2g, Sodium 56mg.
If you love sipping margaritas, try a fish basted with the same tangy flavour. Our version uses a store-bought margarita mix--all you add is tequila. A large side of grilled salmon is a perfect buffet entrée. It's delicious served hot, at room temperature or chilled with a squeeze of fresh lime.
Oven roasting
Prepare salmon as you would for barbecuing. Place skin-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast, uncovered, at 450F (230C) for 8 minutes, then brush with remaining honey-margarita mix and continue to roast for 6 to 10 more minutes.
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