Salmon with Basil Oil

Name: Salmon with Basil Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper; 473 milliliters fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 237 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 680 grams salmon fillets, skinless

Salmon with Basil Oil might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. One serving contains 292 calories, 34g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. If you have olive oil, basil leaves, kosher salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl halfway with ice water. Set broiler on high.

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Place the salmon on a foil-lined broiler pan and season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, without turning, until the salmon is the same color throughout and flakes easily, 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness; set aside. Meanwhile, add the basil to the pot and cook for 5 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the basil to the ice water.

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Drain and squeeze to remove any excess water.

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Place on a paper towel and pat dry.

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Place the basil, oil, pepper, and the remaining salt in a blender and puree until smooth.

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Transfer the salmon to individual plates and drizzle with some of the basil oil. (You can cover and refrigerate the remaining oil for up to 2 weeks.)Tip: You can also drizzle this aromatic oil on corn on the cob, grilled or broiled chicken, fresh mozzarella or Feta, boiled new potatoes, roasted vegetables, fried eggs, country-style bread, and vegetable or white bean soup.

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Servings:

0teaspoons

black pepper 473milliliters

fresh basil leaves 1teaspoon

kosher salt 237milliliters

extra-virgin olive oil 680grams

salmon fillets, skinless

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Salmon. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. One wine you could try is Trentadue La Storia Chardonnay. It has 4.3 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 20 dollars.