Recipe Name Salmon with Pistachio-Basil Butter Submitted by alvinfos@gte.net Recipe Description This is unique way of making salmon. I use it for romantic evenings, since the pistachio butter can be prepared up to 4 days in advance. Quantity 1 Quantity Unit per serving Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 15 Ready In (minutes) 30

Pistachio-Basil Butter Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1/4 cup Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added 5 tablespoons basil, fresh 1 clove Garlic 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon Lime juice, raw Steps Sequence Step 1 1. Process pistachios, basil leaves and garlic glove in food processor or blender until finely chopped. 2 2. Add butter and lime juice, process until incorporated into mixture. 3 3. Transfer butter mixture to a small bowl. Refrigerate until well chilled. Can be prepared up to 4 days ahead. Baked Salmon Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 fillets salmon, app. 3 oz., cut 1-1/2 thick 4 fliud ounces white wine, dry Steps Sequence Step 1 Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels. Preheat oven to 400%uF0B0 F. Butter 9 x 13-inch baking dish. 2 Place salmon in dish in a single layer. Pour white wine over the top. Season with salt and white pepper. Bake until salmon is almost opaque on top, about 10 minutes. 3 Place 2 tbl. Pistachio butter atop each salmon piece. Continue baking until salmon fillets are just opaque in center about 5 minutes. 4 Garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired and serve immediately.