Dinner for 4
Grilled Tequila Salmon
Salmon steaks marinate with tequila, lime, jalapeño, and spices before grilling until smoky and flaky.
$19.15for 4 servings
$4.79 per serving$19.15 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2.5 | $1.50Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $14.98Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.15 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsOlive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 limes
- 1/3 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 salmon steaks
- 1 tbsp cold butter (optional)
Steps
- Juice two limes and half a lime, then mix the juice with tequila, olive oil, chopped jalapeños, sugar, chili powder, and salt.
- Marinate the salmon steaks in the mixture for 10 minutes.
- Heat the grill to medium-high and oil the grates.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill the salmon for 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
- Rest the salmon for 2 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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