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Salmon With Basil Champagne Cream Sauce Recipe

Salmon With Basil Champagne Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp margarine
1/4 cup shallot, chopped
2 cups dry champagne
2 cups whipping cream
salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup pine nuts
1 cup packed fresh basil
salt and pepper
4 (8 oz) salmon steaks
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chives or 1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Directions:

TO PREPARE THE SAUCE:.
Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallots.
Saute for 3 minutes. Increase heat to high. Stir in the Champagne. Boil for 10 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Add the cream; mix well.
Cook for 8 minutes or until thickened and of sauce consistency, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
May cover and store in the refrigerator at this point for 1 day.
TO PREPARE THE BASIL-PINE NUT MIXTURE:.
Process the olive oil, pine nuts and basil in a food processor until finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
TO PREPARE THE SALMON:.
Brush the steaks with the olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange on a rack in a broiler pan.
Broil for 3 minutes on each side or until the salmon flakes easily.
TO ASSEMBLE:.
Sprinkle the salmon with the basil-pine nut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Bring the sauce to a simmer. Stir in the chives or green onions. Spoon the sauce onto plates; top with the salmon.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	752.87 Kcal (3152 kJ)
Calories from fat	590.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	65.61g	101%
Cholesterol	99.44mg	33%
Sodium	45.6mg	2%
Potassium	429.99mg	9%
Total Carbs	11.68g	4%
Sugars	3.45g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	7%
Protein	11.87g	24%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	12.2mg	68%
Calcium	69.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	271.2 Kcal (1135 kJ)
Calories from fat	212.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.64g	101%
Cholesterol	35.82mg	33%
Sodium	16.43mg	2%
Potassium	154.89mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.21g	4%
Sugars	1.24g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.66g	7%
Protein	4.27g	24%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	9%
Iron	4.4mg	68%
Calcium	25.1mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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