Salmon with Creamy Tequila-Lime Sauce
4 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
1 tablespoon tequila
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
Dash of salt and white pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Lemon and lime slices (for garnish)
Cilantro sprigs (for garnish)
In nonreactive container (not aluminum) that is large enough to hold salmon in a
single layer arrange salmon.
Combine tequila and lime juice in a small bowl. Pour over fillets and turn to
coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In blender combine sour cream, parsley, chives, lime peel, salt and pepper and
process until smooth; set aside.
Preheat broiler. Transfer salmon to broiling pan, reserving marinade. Pour
marinade into a bowl; add butter and stir to combine.
Broil salmon, basting with marinade mixture, until fish flakes easily..3 to 4
minutes depending on thickness. Transfer salmon to serving platter; top with any
juices from bottom of broiling pan and any remaining marinade mixture. Spoon
sour cream mixture over fillets and garnish.