Salmon With Garlic Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Salmon With Garlic Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon fillets, about 1/2-inch thick; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; ½ cup olive oil; 1 cup spinach (cooked, chopped); 1 cup fresh basil; 1 -2 garlic clove; 14-⅓ cup romano cheese (grated, Parmesan can work too.); 2 tablespoons water or 2 tablespoons vegetable stock; pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs salmon fillets, about 1/2-inch thick
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
1 cup spinach (cooked, chopped)
1 cup fresh basil
1 -2 garlic clove
14-⅓ cup romano cheese (grated, Parmesan can work too.)
2 tablespoons water or 2 tablespoons vegetable stock
pepper

1
For Sauce: Place olive oil, spinach, basil, garlic, cheese, stock or water, and pepper in a food processor.
2
Process or blend until pureed, about 15 seconds.
3
Heat puree in a medium-sized saucepan.
4
Keep warm.
5
Moving on to the Salmon: Combine butter and lemon juice.
6
Brush salmon on both sides with lemon - butter mixture.
7
Broil about 3 minutes.
8
Note: The secret is to cook the fish at the highest temperature for the first few minutes, then turn it down low for the remainder of the time.
9
This seals in the moisture.
10
Place on plate, pour sauce over top and enjoy the deliciousness.

2272

kcal

Calories

184

Fat

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs salmon fillets, about 1/2-inch thick, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, ½ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Salmon With Garlic Basil Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Salmon With Garlic Basil Sauce

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