Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 Salmon Fillets
  • For The Salmon Rub
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 2 Tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon New Mexico Chile Powder (or Cayenne, or Ancho)
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground)
  • For the Cilantro Lime Butter
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter (room temperature)
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley (chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 1/2 Lime (juiced)
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the spice rub. Set aside.
  • Bring butter to room temperature.
  • In a bowl, mix all ingredients for the Cilantro Lime Butter. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle the spice mix over the salmon fillets and gently rub into the meat. Shake the excess rub off the salmon fillets.
  • Light a grill and preheat to 500 degrees. Turn heat down to 350 degrees. Place salmon fillets on grill. Cook 12 - 15 minutes or until salmon is just starting to flake.
  • Serve immediately and top each salmon fillet with a dollop of the cilantro lime butter.