PLANKED SALMON WITH BASIL CHIVE BUTTER

Steps:

• For Basil Chive Butter:.
• Blanch the basil leaves in boiling salted water just until wilted, about 10 seconds. (This will retain the color.).
• Drain and transfer to ice water.
• Drain again and squeeze dry in paper towels or dish towel. (The basil must be dry.).
• Chop roughly.
• Puree the basil with olive oil and salt, adding butter a bit at a time.
• Remove to a bowl and stir in chives.
• Chill until it can be molded.
• Form into 4 equal pieces.
• Chill until serving time.
• For Salmon:.
• Soak cedar plank(s) in water to cover for 45 to 60 minutes. (You may have to weigh the plank(s) down with a can.).
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Transfer plank to a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Brush bottom of salmon with butter and sprinkle with a bit of the seasoning.
• Place on the cedar plank.
• Brush top with butter and sprinkle with seasoning.
• Roast for 14 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness of salmon.
• Remove salmon to serving plates and top each piece with a piece of Basil Chive butter.