PLANKED SALMON WITH BASIL CHIVE BUTTER

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A tasty way to prepare salmon fillets. The basil chive butter can also be used to top vegetables or steaks.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
sea salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 ounces salmon fillets

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 133.3, Sodium 551.4, Carbohydrate 0.2, Fiber 0.2, Protein 33.9

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