Basil-buttered Salmon Steaks

Recipe By:
Peter
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  • Total Time 23 min Ico-add
  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Medium

Salmon steak with butter and basil.
 

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh or frozen salmon, halibut, or sea bass steaks, 1 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil, lemon basil
  • Or
  • Savory; or 1 teaspoon dried basil or savory, crushed
  • Or
  • 1 teaspoon snipped fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
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Directions

  1. 1. Thaw fish, if frozen.
  2. 2. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  3. 3. In a small mixing bowl stir together butter, basil, parsley, and lemon juice.
  4. 4. Place the fish on the greased unheated rack of a broiler pan.
  5. 5. Lightly brush fish with some of the butter mixture.
  6. 6. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 5 minutes. Using a wide spatula, carefully turn fish over.
  7. 7. Lightly brush with more of the butter mixture.
  8. 8. Broil for 3 to 7 minutes more or till fish flakes easily with a fork.
  9. 9. Makes 4 servings.