GRILLED SALMON WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO BUTTER (CALIFORNIA)

Grilled Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Butter (California) image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
Four 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup (one 6.5-ounce jar) sun-dried tomatoes in oil and herbs, drained and sliced
3/4 cup (one 6.5-ounce jar) sun-dried tomatoes in oil and herbs, drained and sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For the salmon: Sprinkle both sides of the salmon with the salt, pepper and dried oregano. Drizzle with the olive oil.
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
For the butter: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the butter, sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Blend until the sun-dried tomatoes are finely chopped. Place in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve the salmon with a dollop of the sun-dried tomato butter on top.