Basil Salmon Recipes

LEMON BASIL SALMON

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.,

TOMATO BASIL SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil, and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the salmon fillets onto the foil, sprinkle with basil, top with tomato slices, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is opaque in the center, and the Parmesan cheese is lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes.

BASIL SALMON

Steps:

• For pesto, combine the basil, oil, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, salt and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. , Place the salmon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spread 2 tablespoons pesto over fillets. (Cover and refrigerate remaining pesto for another use.) , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH LEMON, BASIL, AND SALMON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Add the fish to the pan and cook until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish. Remove the salmon from the pan.
• Add the basil, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the spaghetti mixture and toss to combine. Set out 4 serving plates or shallow bowls. Place 1/2 cup spinach in each bowl. Top with 1/4 of the pasta. Top each mound of pasta with a piece of salmon. Serve immediately.

HONEY MUSTARD BASIL SALMON

Steps:

• Place salmon steaks in shallow baking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix together oil, lemon juice, mustard and garlic; stir in basil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread mixture over Steaks, cover loosely and allow to marinate refrigerated for 1 hour.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until salmon flakes with a fork, Enjoy.

SALMON WITH LEMON AND BASIL

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.

CREAMY SALMON AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to a deep frying pan and heat on a medium-high flame. Add the spring onion and cook for 4 mins until soft.
• Next, add the celery to the pan and cook for a further 4 mins. Once the celery has softened, add the garlic to the pan and cook for a further 1 minute.
• Put the salmon in the pan and cook for 2-3 mins, turning as appropriate, then pour in the wine and continue on the heat until the salmon is cooked through and the wine has been mostly absorbed.
• Take off the heat. Break up the salmon into flakes and add the creme fraiche. Add a pich of salt and black pepper to taste. Mix in the tomatoes and the basil.
• Mix the pasta together with the sauce and serve.

GLUTEN-FREE BASIL SALMON AND JULIENNE VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray without flour; add oil and heat over medium heat. Add bell pepper stir-fry; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in zucchini.
• Place salmon, skin side down, in skillet, pushing down into vegetables if necessary. Sprinkle salmon and vegetables with basil, seasoned salt and lemon-pepper seasoning. Pour broth over salmon and vegetables.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Remove salmon and vegetables from skillet with slotted spoon.

GRILLED HONEY-LEMON SALMON WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Place salmon fillets in a plastic container and add vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Lightly massage into salmon for about 1 minute. Spray both sides of fish with cooking spray. Refrigerate fish while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
• Mix honey, lemon juice, and basil together in a bowl.
• Preheat a clean outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill salmon fillets on the hot grill. Cook the first side for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness of the fish. Turn fish and lightly baste with honey-lemon mixture. Grill another 3 minutes and turn so honey side is down. Baste top of salmon with honey mixture and grill until just warmed on this side, approximately 1 minute more.