Grilled Salmon With Sesame Butter

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs salmon
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon celery seed
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temp.)
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons minced chives or 2 tablespoons scallions
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 combine lime juice, vegetable oil, 1 t soy sauce, sesame seeds (un-toasted) and celery seeds in a large ziplock bag.
• 2 add salmon and turn bag to coat.
• 3 let it marinade for 1 hour, turning regularly.
• 4 preheat over to 350 degrees.
• 5 spread 2 t sesame seeds in a small baking pan.
• 6 place in oven and toast seeds to a light brown (3-5 min.).
• 7 remove and set aside to cool.
• 8 once cool, combine the toasted sesame seeds, butter, scallions or chives, sesame oil and black pepper.
• 9 stir until smooth.
• 10 shape into a cylinder and roll into wax paper.
• 11 chill until firm.
• 12 preheat broiler or grill.
• 13 cook salmon about 5 minutes per side.
• 14 when plating, serve with 1 t slice of sesame butter.