INGREDIENTS
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1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
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1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
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2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon minced fresh Thai or serrano chile (preferably red), including seeds
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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6 (5- to 6-oz) pieces skinless tilapia fillet or farm-raised striped bass fillets with skin
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil