Barbecued Salmon Steakes with Avocado Butter
Makes 6 Servings:
---------------------------------------------------------
6-salmon steaks,cut 1 inch thick(about 3 pounds)

MARINADE:
1/2-cup cooking oil
3-tablespoons lemon juice
2-teaspoons Barbecue spice
1/4-teaspoon dried basil,crushed
1/4-teaspoon dried marjoram,crushed
1/4-teaspoon pepper
Dash salt

AVOCADO BUTTER:
1/2-cup butter or margarine,softened
1/4-cup mashed avocado
4-teaspoons lemon juice
1-tablespoon snipped parsley
1-teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/4-teaspoon garlic salt
parsley sprigs and lemon slices(optional)
---------------------------------------------------------
*1*
Thaw the salmon steake if frozen.Place the fish steaks in
a single layer in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
*2*
To make the marinade:In a glass jar with a tight fitting
lid,combine the cooking oil,the 3 tablespoons lemon juice,
the barbecue spice,basil,marjoram,pepper and salt.Shake
well and pour the marinade over the salmon.Cover and refrigerate
for 1 hour,turning the fish once.
*3*
To make the avocado butter:In a blender container or a food processor
bowl,blend or process the butter or margarine,avocado,the
4 teaspoons of lemon juice,the snipped parsley,worcestershire
sauce and garlic salt until smooth.Refrigerate the mixture
in a covered container until ready to serve.
*4*
Drain the fish,reserving the marinade.Place the fish on a 
greased grill rack.Grill uncovered,directly over medium-hot
coals for 5 minutes.Using a wide spatula,carefully turn the
fish over and brush with the reserved marinade.Grill for 3
to 7 minutes more or until the fish flakes easily when tested
with a fork.Arrange the fish on a serving platter.Dollop
each fish steak with avocado butter.Garnish with parsley
sprigs and lemon slices if desired.
---------------------------------------------------------