Basil Crusted Grilled Salmon with Tomato Salsa
By Marge Perry & David Bonom
You've never had salmon like this before. With a flavorful basil-and-olive-oil crust and grilled to perfection, it is complemented by a fresh, homemade salsa.
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dinner
- Skill Level: Moderate
INGREDIENTS
- chopped fresh basil
- chopped fresh cilantro
- finely chopped red onion
- fresh lime juice
- freshly ground black pepper
- olive oil
- Salt
- serano pepper
- skin on salmon filets
- tomatoes
DIRECTIONS
- In a small bowl, combine the basil and olive oil
- Preheat grill pan to medium-hot. Sprinkle salmon filets with remaining salt and pepper. Rub basil mixture over salmon filets. Grill 5-6 minutes per side, starting flesh side down and turning once until well marked and cooked through.
- Serve with tomato salsa.