Salmon with Basil Sauce

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Salmon with Basil Sauce

Servings 4
Calories 441 kcal
Author Julia Dowling Rutland , Coastal Living, APRIL 2006

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (6-ounce)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Drizzle salmon with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside 10 minutes to absorb flavor.
  2. Meanwhile, combine basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, and remaining ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, and set aside.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté salmon 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness. Place on serving plates. In the warm skillet, heat reserved basil sauce, and pour over salmon.
  4. 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
Nutrition Facts
Salmon with Basil Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Cholesterol 88mg29%
Sodium 248mg11%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 34g68%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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