Lemon Basil Salmon

Need to get dinner on the table quick?  Give this easy, but flavorful, dish a try!

4 - 6 oz pieces Scottish Salmon
2 tsp Lemon Zest
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Clove Garlic - Crushed
1 Tbsp Chopped Shallot
2 Tbsp Chopped Basil
1 Tbsp Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley
1/4 c Olive Oil (approx.)
Kosher Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Pre-heat oven broiler to at least 500 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

In your food processor pulse the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, shallot basil, parsley, a good pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper to combine.  Add the olive oil as you pulse.  Once combined set aside.

Place the salmon pieces on the parchment paper.  Generously coat each piece with the lemon basil mixture.

Broiler the salmon for 7 - 10 minutes or until it is a light pink and flakes easily. 

Serves 4.

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