Grilled Salmon With Basil Oil Recipe

Impress your taste buds with this succulent Grilled Salmon recipe! Quickly cooked in a grill pan, this simple dish is adapted from a local newspaper favorite. Perfectly seared and infused with fragrant basil oil, it's ready in under 15 minutes. Leaving the skin on (if using fillets) adds extra flavor and crispy texture. Serve skin-side down for a stunning presentation.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 414.5 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Salmon With Basil Oil

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How to Make Grilled Salmon With Basil Oil

  1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (packed), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Brush the basil oil evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
  4. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if using fillets with skin) in the hot grill pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
  5. Flip the salmon and cook for another 6-7 minutes, or until the center is barely translucent and the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fillets.
  6. Serve immediately and garnish with extra basil leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

30g

Carbs

0g