GRILLED SALMON WITH JALAPENO BUTTER

Steps:

• Butter:.
• In a blender or food processor, combine gingerroot, garlic, and jalapeno. Process till finely chopped.
• Add cilantro and process till combined.
• Stir this mixture into softened butter.
• Shape butter into a 6" log on a piece of plastic wrap; seal tightly and chill till serving time or freeze for up to 3 months.
• Fish:.
• Salt and pepper salmon.
• Place in a well-greased grill basket or on a well-greased grill rack directly over medium coals.
• Grill for 4-6 minutes for each 1/2" of thickness. (Or, broil on the unheated rack of a broiler pan 4 inches from the heat for 4-6 minutes for each 1/2" of thickness).
• If the fish is thicker than 1 ", turn it halfway through cooking.
• When done, the fish should flake easily when tested with a fork.
• To serve: place a slice of jalapeno butter atop each piece of fish.