Grilled-Salmon Lemon Basil Cream Recipe

Grilled-Salmon Lemon Basil Cream Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 4 (3/4-inch-thick) salmon steaks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Garnish: fresh basil sprigs
  1. MELT butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic, and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add half-and-half and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and cook 8 minutes or until reduced by half.
  2. WHISK together lemon juice and flour until smooth. Whisk lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon pepper into butter mixture, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in basil. Keep warm.
  3. SPRINKLE salmon with remaining 1 teaspoon pepper and salt.
  4. GRILL salmon, without grill lid, over high heat (400 degrees to 500 degrees) 5 to 7 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Serve with sauce. Garnish, if desired.
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