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Planked Salmon With Basil Chive Butter Recipe

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Directions

Step #1 For Basil Chive Butter:.
Step #2 Blanch the basil leaves in boiling salted water just until wilted, about 10 seconds.
Step #3 (This will retain the color.
Step #4 ).
Step #5 Drain & transfer to ice water.
Step #6 Drain again & squeeze dry in paper towels or dish towel.
Step #7 (The basil must be dry.
Step #8 ).
Step #9 Chop roughly.
Step #10 Puree the basil with olive oil & salt, adding butter a bit at a time.
Step #11 Remove to a bowl & stir in the chives.
Step #12 Chill until it can be molded.
Step #13 Form into 4 equal pieces.
Step #14 Chill until serving time.
Step #15 For Salmon:.
Step #16 Soak cedar plank(s) in water to cover for 45 to 60 mins.
Step #17 (You may have to weigh the plank(s) down with a can.
Step #18 ).
Step #19 Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
Step #20 Transfer plank to a foil wrap-lined baking sheet.
Step #21 Brush bottom of salmon with butter & sprinkle with a bit of the seasoning.
Step #22 Place on the cedar plank.
Step #23 Brush top this with butter & sprinkle with seasoning.
Step #24 Roast for 14 to 20 mins, depending on thickness of salmon.
Step #25 Remove salmon to serving plates & top each piece with a piece of Basil Chive butter.
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