SALMON WITH BASIL CHAMPAGNE CREAM SAUCE

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Make and share this Salmon With Basil Champagne Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup shallot, chopped
2 cups dry champagne
2 cups whipping cream
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup pine nuts
1 cup packed fresh basil
salt and pepper
4 (8 ounce) salmon steaks
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chives or 1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • TO PREPARE THE SAUCE:.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallots.
  • Saute for 3 minutes. Increase heat to high. Stir in the Champagne. Boil for 10 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Add the cream; mix well.
  • Cook for 8 minutes or until thickened and of sauce consistency, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • May cover and store in the refrigerator at this point for 1 day.
  • TO PREPARE THE BASIL-PINE NUT MIXTURE:.
  • Process the olive oil, pine nuts and basil in a food processor until finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
  • TO PREPARE THE SALMON:.
  • Brush the steaks with the olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange on a rack in a broiler pan.
  • Broil for 3 minutes on each side or until the salmon flakes easily.
  • TO ASSEMBLE:.
  • Sprinkle the salmon with the basil-pine nut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer. Stir in the chives or green onions. Spoon the sauce onto plates; top with the salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1332.3, Fat 111.1, SaturatedFat 39.5, Cholesterol 312, Sodium 228.5, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 53

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