Planked Salmon With Basil Chive Butter Food

PLANKED SALMON WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• If using a side of salmon, cut about halfway through the flesh about every 5 to 6-inches so there are some spaces for the glazes to sink in. If using salmon fillets, slice about 8 to 10 sliced angles into flesh, to help flesh more completely soak in the glaze.
• In a small bowl or cup, mix the salt, pepper, and dry mustard.
• In a medium glass bowl, heat the honey in the microwave for 30 seconds to liquefy further. Remove from the microwave and mix in balsamic vinegar.
• Brush the top of the salmon fillets (not the skin side) with the melted butter. Season the flesh side with the spice mixture. Brush with the honey-balsamic mixture, reserving some for later.
• Put the soaked planks under the hot broiler, about 5 inches from the heat source, until the wood is browned on top, about 3 minutes. With tongs, carefully remove the planks from the oven.
• Immediately brush the browned surface with olive oil, then lay the salmon fillets on the oiled surface, skin side down.
• Put 2 cookie sheets in the oven below where the planks will go to catch any glazes or juices that run off. Return the planks to the broiler and cook the fish for 10 minutes. Baste with honey-balsamic and place in oven. Cook until it is done to your taste, about 10 to 15 more minutes, or 20 minutes total for medium.
• Remove the fillets to a platter, or immediately serve directly from the planks.
• Per Serving: Calories 512; Total Fat 29 grams; Saturated Fat 9 grams; Protein 35 grams; Total Carbohydrate 28 grams; Sugar: 28 grams; Fiber 0 grams; Cholesterol 109 milligrams; Sodium 1185 milligrams

PLANKED SALMON WITH BASIL CHIVE BUTTER

Steps:

• For Basil Chive Butter:.
• Blanch the basil leaves in boiling salted water just until wilted, about 10 seconds. (This will retain the color.).
• Drain and transfer to ice water.
• Drain again and squeeze dry in paper towels or dish towel. (The basil must be dry.).
• Chop roughly.
• Puree the basil with olive oil and salt, adding butter a bit at a time.
• Remove to a bowl and stir in chives.
• Chill until it can be molded.
• Form into 4 equal pieces.
• Chill until serving time.
• For Salmon:.
• Soak cedar plank(s) in water to cover for 45 to 60 minutes. (You may have to weigh the plank(s) down with a can.).
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Transfer plank to a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Brush bottom of salmon with butter and sprinkle with a bit of the seasoning.
• Place on the cedar plank.
• Brush top with butter and sprinkle with seasoning.
• Roast for 14 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness of salmon.
• Remove salmon to serving plates and top each piece with a piece of Basil Chive butter.

GRILLED CEDAR PLANK SALMON WITH GARLIC BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Soak your cedar plank in water for 20 minutes, flipping over halfway through soak time.
• While the plank is soaking, mix together butter, basil and minced garlic cloves, spread on salmon.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat your grill to low, or the right setting for your grill for fish.
• Take your cedar plank out of the water and place the salmon on top of the plank. Place it on the grill and cook for 20-40 minutes depending on how thick your salmon is.Grill with the lid closed.
• During the cooking time, if the plank catches on fire, spray it with water.
• Salmon is done cooking, when it flakes easily with a fork.
• *Note: Whenever I make this it normally takes around 30-45 minutes to cook on the grill. I constantly check it to make sure the plank doesn't burn & the salmon doesn't over cook.
• Make sure you have water on hand to spray the cedar plank with, so it doesn't catch on fire.

GRILLED CEDAR-PLANKED SALMON

Steps:

• Place the plank in water, weight top and soak for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat grill to medium.
• Mix the dressing, basil and tomatoes; reserve half the dressing for use when serving the fish; set aside.
• Brush the top of the pre-soaked plank with oil; top with the salmon, skin side down.
• Place on grill; cover with grill lid and grill 10 minutes.
• Brush with dressing mixture and continue to grill for an additional 10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
• Remove from plank, remove skin and plate on top of cooked rice.
• Spoon a tablespoon or so of reserved dressing over fish, garnish with additional basil leaves and serve.

SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS AND CHIVE BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Lay asparagus in single layer on bottom of a large skillet. Add water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to skillet. Season salmon with salt and pepper and lay across asparagus spears. Bring water to boil over high heat, cover and cook over medium heat until salmon is cooked through (just til it flakes) and asparagus is tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer asparagus and salmon to platter.
• Add wine to skillet, increase heat to medium-high and simmer mixture to reduce, 5 minutes. Off heat, whisk in butter and chives and season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over salmon and asparagus. Serve with lemon wedges.

PLANKED SALMON WITH HONEY BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Presoak cedar plank for 8 hours.
• Preheat grill to 400 degrees.
• Cut a few slits in the side of the salmon, but don't go all the way through, halfway. Do the same if using portions. The slits allow the glaze to absorb into the fillet.
• In a bowl mix salt, pepper and dry mustard.
• In a glass bowl, microwave the honey for about 30 seconds to liquefy. Remove bowl and blend in balsamic vinegar.
• With a basting brush, baste the salmon with butter. Apply dry seasoning mix (salt, pepper and dry mustard) on flesh side of salmon and lightly rub it into the salmon(don't tear flesh). I just pat the dry seasoning on.
• With the basting brush baste the salmon with the honey balsamic mixture. Reserve liquid for later.
• Heat the planks on the grill over medium heat for 3-5 minutes to brown them. Watch so they don't catch on fire. Remove from grill and rub olive oil on the browned side of plank. Lay salmon on the oiled side of the plank with skin side down and baste with remaining reserved liquid.
• Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. A thicker cut may take a little longer. If cooking in an oven use a cookie sheet to prevent a mess.
• Note: prep time doesn't include cedar plank soak time of 8 hours.

GRILLED SALMON WITH PECAN BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the pecan butter ingredients; beat until well blended. Set aside.
• Rub salmon steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, broil, or pan-sear for 4-5 minutes on each side or until salmon is cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to dinner plates or a serving platter. Top each with a dollop of pecan butter. Pass the remaining butter.

BAKED HORSERADISH SALMON WITH CHARDONNAY CHIVE BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Lightly butter shallow baking pan or broiler pan.
• Arrange salmon filets on buttered pan.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with 1/4 cup Chardonnay.
• In small bowl, combine horseradish, bread crumbs and shallot, mix well.
• Press into top of each filet.
• Bake at 375 for 12 to 14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
• Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup Chardonnay, cream and lemon juice, cook over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup.
• With wire whisk, beat in 1 cup of the butter.
• Remove from heat, beat in remaining 1/2 cup butter until thick and smooth.
• Stir in parsley and chives.
• If desired, season with salt and pepper.
• Serve butter sauce over salmon filets.