Grilled Salmon With Sesame Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 lbs salmon
    2 tablespoons lime juice
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    3 tablespoons soy sauce
    1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    1/2 tablespoon celery seed
    1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temp.)
    2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
    2 tablespoons minced chives or 2 tablespoons scallions
    2 tablespoons sesame oil
    fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Preparation
    combine lime juice, vegetable oil, 1 T soy sauce, sesame seeds (un-toasted) and celery seeds in a large ziplock bag.
    add salmon and turn bag to coat.
    let it marinade for 1 hour, turning regularly.
    preheat over to 350 degrees.
    spread 2 T sesame seeds in a small baking pan.
    place in oven and toast seeds to a light brown (3-5 min.).
    remove and set aside to cool.
    once cool, combine the toasted sesame seeds, butter, scallions or chives, sesame oil and black pepper.
    stir until smooth.
    shape into a cylinder and roll into wax paper.
    chill until firm.
    preheat broiler or grill.
    cook salmon about 5 minutes per side.
    when plating, serve with 1 T slice of sesame butter.

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