Best Salmon With Lemon And Basil Recipes

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LEMON BASIL SALMON



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It was my husband, Steve, who came up with this easy, foil-packet recipe for flaky, fork-tender Lemon Basil Salmon. We eat a lot of salmon and Steve likes trying out different herbs and spices on our food. This recipe's a winner! -Marianne Bauman, Modesto, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 salmon fillets (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat. Place each fillet, skin side down, on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Mix melted butter, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; spoon over salmon. Fold foil around fish, sealing tightly., Cook on campfire or in covered grill until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SALMON WITH LEMON AND BASIL



Salmon with Lemon and Basil image

This dish is good on its own, or try flaking the fish over farfalle or other short pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced crosswise
1 large shallot, thinly sliced crosswise (about 1/4 cup)
Grated zest of 1 lemon (2 to 3 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Lightly season salmon with salt and pepper; arrange in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, about 1 inch apart.
  • In a small bowl, stir together basil, shallot, lemon zest and juice, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Dividing evenly, spread mixture over the salmon fillets. Cover with foil; place in the refrigerator, and let marinate 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake (still covered) until salmon is opaque throughout, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

BAKED SALMON WITH BASIL AND LEMON THYME CRUST



Baked Salmon with Basil and Lemon Thyme Crust image

A perfectly baked salmon topped with a mouthwatering crust and served with asparagus. The crispiness and the lemony flavors of the crust are delicious. If desired, you can squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top of the asparagus. This recipe was made in a Panasonic CIO.

Provided by Jennifer Aleman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Panasonic

Time 33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 ⅓ pounds salmon fillet
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 cloves garlic
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme
1 lemon, zested
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Rub 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over the salmon and season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer salmon to the center of the grill pan.
  • Place asparagus in a bowl. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Mix well and arrange around salmon.
  • Place garlic cloves in a food processor or blender; process until crushed. Add Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon juice, lemon thyme, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; blend well. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and bread crumbs; pulse until well mixed.
  • Top salmon with herb mixture, forming a crust.
  • Set Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven to "Auto Cook". Select Fish with Vegetables setting. Place the grill pan in the oven and cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender, about 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 583.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

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