Salmon Basel Style
Transform your weeknight dinner into an elegant affair with this irresistible Salmon Basel Style recipe. Featuring perfectly seared, tender salmon fillets served in a luscious, creamy basil-infused sauce, this dish is brimming with freshness and flavor. The combination of garlic-sautéed cherry tomatoes, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant white wine creates a rich yet balanced base, while fresh basil leaves add an herbaceous note that pairs beautifully with the buttery sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between gourmet and accessible, making it ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions. Garnish with extra fresh basil and serve the salmon with crusty bread or over a bed of rice for a restaurant-worthy meal at home! Keywords: salmon basel style, creamy basil sauce, seared salmon, weeknight dinner, quick gourmet recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
1. Season both sides of the salmon fillets with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
3. Flip the salmon fillets carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
6. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
7. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
8. Tear or roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the skillet, stirring gently to combine.
9. Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top. Cook for 1-2 minutes to reheat the salmon.
10. Serve the salmon with the sauce spooned over the top, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 187 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 608 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.4 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.9 mcg | 79% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 819 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
