Salmon with Basil Sauce

Name: Salmon with Basil Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 237 milliliters fresh basil; 1 garlic clove; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 4 servings Olive oil; 680 grams salmon fillets; 0 teaspoons salt; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Salmon with Basil Sauce is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 607 calories, 34g of protein, and 52g of fat. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of olive oil, basil, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing

Instructions

Drizzle salmon with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside 10 minutes to absorb flavor.

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Meanwhile, combine basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, and remaining ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, and set aside.

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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saut salmon 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness.

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Place on serving plates. In the warm skillet, heat reserved basil sauce, and pour over salmon.

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Perfect Pairing: California lifestyle expert Susie Coelho recommends Meridian Pinot Noir for the Salmon with Basil Sauce. A hint of lemon means the recipe would work equally well with Meridian's Chardonnay. Another option is Meridian Sauvignon Blanc. Its bright, sunny quality matches the acidity of the tomatoes.

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Servings:

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freshly ground black pepper 237milliliters

fresh basil 1

garlic clove 2teaspoons

fresh lemon juice 118milliliters

extra-virgin olive oil 4servings

Olive oil 680grams

salmon fillets 0teaspoons

salt 4servings

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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. The A to Z Chardonnay with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 15 dollars per bottle.