Grilled-Salmon Lemon Basil Cream

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 1 cup single cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 4 (3/4-inch-thick) salmon steaks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Garnish: fresh basil sprigs

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic, and sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Add single cream and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and cook 8 minutes or until reduced by half.
2. Whisk together lemon juice and flour until smooth. Whisk lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon pepper into butter mixture, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in basil. Keep warm.
3. Sprinkle salmon with remaining 1 teaspoon pepper and salt.
4. Grill salmon, without grill lid, over high heat (200-250°C) for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Serve with sauce. Garnish, if desired.