Best 8 Tequila Lime Salmon Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a zesty and refreshing culinary journey as we delve into the tantalizing world of Tequila Lime Salmon. This delectable dish, bursting with vibrant flavors and aromas, promises an unforgettable dining experience. Picture succulent salmon fillets, marinated in a tantalizing blend of tequila, zesty lime, aromatic cilantro, and a symphony of spices, grilled to perfection, achieving a beautiful char while retaining a tender, flaky interior.

Accompanying this main attraction is a delightful medley of side dishes, each contributing its unique charm to the overall symphony of flavors. Savor the vibrant flavors of a refreshing Cucumber Avocado Salad, where crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and red onions dance harmoniously in a tangy lime-cilantro dressing. For a side of wholesome goodness, indulge in the earthy flavors of Roasted Sweet Potatoes, caramelized to perfection and seasoned with a medley of herbs and spices. And to complete this culinary adventure, a vibrant Salsa Fresca bursts with the freshness of chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and onions, adding a pop of color and a burst of flavor to every bite.

Get ready to embark on a culinary expedition where the zestiness of tequila and the brightness of lime harmonize perfectly with the delicate flavors of salmon, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this tantalizing culinary journey together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED TEQUILA SALMON



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This recipe comes from British Columbia cooking teacher Jane Baily. The steaks are moist with a real Mexican kick. Add green rice, a side salad, make the Margaritas and let the party begin!!!

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -3 limes
1/3 cup tequila
1/4 cup olive oil
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 salmon steaks, each about 1 1/2 inches thick or 2 lbs salmon fillets
1 tablespoon cold butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Grate peel from limes & place in a bowl.
  • Squeeze out 1/2 cup juice from limes.
  • Add to bowl along with tequila & oil.
  • Finely chop peppers and stir into lime mixture along with sugar, chili powder & salt.
  • Place salmon into large resealable plastic bag.
  • To support the bag, place in a large bowl.
  • Pour marinade over fish and seal bag.
  • Let marinade for at least an hour--but preferably 4 hours.
  • Lightly oil grill and turn BBQ to medium.
  • Remove salmon from marinade & place directly on hot grill.
  • BBQ, with lid closed, for about 7- 8 minutes per side or until a knife point inserted into the center of the salmon feels warm.
  • While salmon is grilling, pour remaining marinade into a saucepan.
  • Boil vigorously, uncovered, stirring often, until sauce is reduced by half--about 3 minutes.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add butter & whisk constantly for about another minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 363.8, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3, Protein 20.4

TEQUILA LIME GRILLED SALMON



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Some might say that salmon and tequila don't mix, but we beg to differ. This tequila lime grilled salmon recipe is the perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and spicy.

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup triple sec
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
4 (6 ounce size) salmon steaks or fillets

Steps:

  • Combine the cilantro, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt in a zip-top plastic bag or shallow dish. Add the salmon to the tequila marinade and turn to coat it in the liquid. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning the salmon after 30 minutes. Preheat and grease the grill. Remove the salmon from the marinade. Place on the hot grill and cook for 8 minutes per inch of thickness (measure at the thickest part). Turn the fish once during the cooking time. Remove from the grill and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

TEQUILA LIME SAUCE



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This makes great pasta sauce or put it on you favorite seafood.I like to serve over poached salmon and orzo and sauted kale. 11/17/13

Provided by Karl Strasser

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c heavy cream
1 c half and half
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp scallions
3 Tbsp tequila
1/2 Tbsp chicken base
1/2 c water
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 Tbsp roux

Steps:

  • 1. In a sauce pot combine heavy cream, half and half, water and chicken base.
  • 2. Bring it up to a simmer for 5 minutes and wisk the roux.
  • 3. Simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • 4. Wisk in tequila, lime juice, white pepper and scallions.
  • 5. Cool and cover.

TEQUILA CURED SALMON GRAVLAX



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 to 10 servings of appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds fresh, boneless salmon fillet (skin on), with all pin bones removed
1/4 cup black peppercorns
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup coarse kosherstyle salt
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, washed and dried
1 small bunch fresh clean dill weed
1 small bunch fresh scallions
1/2 cup good quality golden tequila
Culinarygrade cheesecloth to wrap the fillets
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
Sliced pumpernickel bread
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons confectioners sugar
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Put the peppercorns in a spice mill and crush to a coarse grind. In a bowl combine the pepper, sugar and salt and blend well together.
  • Place the bunches of cilantro, dill, and scallions together in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped.
  • Rinse some cheese cloth under cold running water. Unfold the cheese cloth and lay a large piece out on your work surface. The cloth will have to be large enough to wrap completely around the salmon several times.
  • Choose the freshest salmon possible for this dish as this is a cured but not cooked dish and fresh really counts. Cut the fish fillet into two equal pieces and lay it, skin side down, in the center of the cheesecloth. Spread the sugar, salt, and pepper mixture evenly over the salmon flesh. Spread the chopped herbs in the same manner and then sprinkle the tequila over the herbs. The flesh of the salmon should be totally coated in this curing seasoning.
  • Once all the tequila has been absorbed, sandwich the two fillets together, fleshtoflesh and skinsidesout. Position the fillet "sandwich" in the center of the cloth and wrap as you would a gift, pulling the cloth as tightly as possible around the fillets. Lay the package on a cake cooling rack set over a cookie sheet. The rack allows air to circulate for more efficient drying, while the cookie sheet will catch the liquid extracted during the threeday curing period. Put the weight in a second, smaller cake pan and place it on top of the fish. The weight must be properly and
  • evenly distributed so as to press out the unwanted water.
  • Place the entire curing setup in the bottom, the coldest area, of your refrigerator and begin the 3 day curing process. Remove the weight and flip the fish package over every 24 hours, replacing the weight each time. Drain off and discard any liquid that collects in the pan when you do this. At the end of the 72 hours the fish must be cleaned. Remove the cheesecloth and discard it. Drain any accumulated liquid, scrape off all of the used herbs and salt and pepper. Rinse the fish under cold running water and pat the fish totally dry.
  • The salmon is now fully cured and as entirely edible as smoked salmon but must be kept refrigerated.
  • To serve, finely chop one cup of fresh cilantro and cover the flesh side of the fish. Using a very sharp knife, slice the salmon as thinly as possible, at a 45 degree angle. Your first slices may look a bit rough, but be patient. With a little practice you'll soon be turning out elegant greenedged red ribbons of gravlax.
  • Mix the mustard and confectioner's sugar and serve with pumpernickel and wedges of lime.
  • Weight for weighing down the salmon as it cures, such as unopened plastic bags of dried beans, or gallon jugs of cooking oil .

TEQUILA LIME SALMON



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Make and share this Tequila Lime Salmon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Eric Leach

Categories     Broil/Grill

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/8 cup tequila
1 lime
fresh dill
1 lb salmon steak

Steps:

  • Take the Lime and cut it in half.
  • Take one half and squeeze the lime in a bowl.
  • Mix in 1/8 cup or more Tequila.
  • Chop up some fresh dill and add it to the mixture.
  • Take your salmon steak and baste it with the mixture.
  • Then take the Mixture and pour it in a piece of foil with the edges folded up.
  • Take your salmon steak and put it over the mixture.
  • Then take the other half of the lime and slice it into small slices and lay them on top of the Salmon.
  • Take some spriggs of dill and lay them on top of the lime.
  • Wrap the salmon up in the foil.
  • Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.8, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 133.7, Sodium 134.4, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 45.3

TEQUILA LIME SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup white tequila
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 turns freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up, at room temperature (1 stick)
Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Combine the tequila, lime juice, shallots, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper in a saute pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce by half. Stir in the cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter and remove from the heat. Continue whisking until all of the butter is incorporated. Serve immediately.
  • Remove the rellenos from the oven. Spoon 1/4 cup of the sauce on each plate and place the rellenos directly on top. Garnish with the tortilla strips and the cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle Essence on the rim.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

PACE TEQUILA LIME TILAPIA RECIPE - (5/5)



Pace Tequila Lime Tilapia Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by LFritz527

Number Of Ingredients 5

Vegetable cooking spray
4 tilapia fillets, about 1 1/2 pounds
1 cup Pace® Tequila Lime Salsa
1/4 cup crumbled feta or queso fresco cheese
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 3-quart shallow baking dish with the cooking spray. Place the fish fillets into the baking dish. Spoon 1/4 cup salsa onto each fillet. Top each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with the cilantro, if desired.

PASTA WITH TEQUILA LIME CREAM SAUCE



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This is a good recipe that I found in Epicurian Recipes Website and posted it for CJAY in the topic thread, but here it is for public review.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups cream, plus 2 tablespoons (or can use half-and-half cream or evaporated milk)
1 shallot, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
12 ounces fettuccine pasta
4 green onions, finely chopped
4 roma tomatoes, diced
grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon

Steps:

  • Combine garlic and shallot with tequila, lime juice and vinegar. Cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup.
  • Add cream and cook until reduced by half. Strain out garlic and shallot if desired. Return sauce to heat and whisk in butter.
  • Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Whisk into sauce to thicken.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Add green onions and tomatoes to hot pasta pot and stir. Add drained pasta and sauce and mix well.
  • Serve garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired. You can also top the pasta with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon for a heartier meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.6, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 186.8, Sodium 121.9, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 13.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right salmon: Opt for wild-caught salmon, which is lower in contaminants and higher in omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Use fresh limes: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a brighter, more vibrant flavor to the dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the salmon, make sure to leave enough space between each fillet so that they cook evenly.
  • Cook the salmon to medium-rare: This will ensure that the fish is cooked through but still moist and flaky.
  • Make the sauce while the salmon cooks: This will save time and ensure that the sauce is hot and ready to serve when the salmon is done.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro: Cilantro adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

This Tequila Lime Salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The salmon is seared until crispy-skinned and then finished with a flavorful tequila lime sauce. The dish is served over a bed of rice and garnished with fresh cilantro. With its vibrant flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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