Citrus Salmon with Basil Butter

Categories: fish- main dish- Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 center-cut salmon filets, about 5 oz. each
• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 6 to 8 lemon, lime or orange slices at least 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick
• Fresh herbs such as basil or dill, optional
• Basil butter (see note)

Directions

1. Set up grill for indirect cooking and heat to medium, 350 to 400 degrees. Try not to have the grill scorching hot. Clean and lightly oil hot grill.
2. Season the salmon with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Arrange sliced citrus on the grates. Top with some fresh herbs, making sure to put the sprigs directly on the citrus. Arrange the salmon on top of the citrus. Place a few dabs of the flavored butter on each filet, using about 1 Tbsp. each. (Some of the butter will ultimately drip off.) Cover and cook until fish is just cooked through.
3. Carefully slide a long spatula under the citrus slices and remove them with the salmon to a serving platter or individual plates. Add another teaspoon or more of the flavored on top. Serve with additional lemon wedges along with the charred lemons.

4. To make the basil butter, mash together one stick unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp. citrus zest; 1 Tbsp. fresh citrus juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 to 2 Tbsp. torn basil; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt or favorite all-purpose seasoning.

5. Cilantro can be substituted for the basil. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like.

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