Wild Salmon in Basil Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
6 tbsp minced fresh basil
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups fish stock or 1 1/3 cup. bottled clam juice and 2/3 cup. water
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
salt , to taste
1 1/2 cups fish stock or 3/4 cup. water and 3/4 cup. bottled clam juice
2 large celery ribs, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 large onion, diced
2 lemon peel , 3 x 1/4-inch strips (yellow part only)
4 whole black peppercorns
3 large parsley sprigs
1 large bay leaf, crumbled
1 tsp cider vinegar
4 (10 oz) salmon steaks
fresh basil sprig
lemon wedge

Directions:

For Basil Cream.
Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
Add basil and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
Add wine, increase heat and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Add stock and boil 3 minutes.
Add cream, peppers and salt; boil until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes.
For Steamed Salmon.
Combine first 9 ingredients in heavy large skillet; bring to gentle simmer.
Arrange salmon in single layer atop vegetables.
Cover tightly and cook until salmon is just opaque, 9 minutes per inch of thickness; drain salmon.
Spoon 3 tablespoons sauce in center of each plate, tilting plate to spread evenly.
Place salmon steak in center of each.
Garnish with basil sprig and lemon wedge and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	354.31 Kcal (1483 kJ)
Calories from fat	260.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.94g	45%
Cholesterol	91.22mg	30%
Sodium	397.04mg	17%
Potassium	586.28mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.11g	3%
Sugars	3.82g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.49g	10%
Protein	11.38g	23%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	10.1mg	56%
Calcium	71.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	89.16 Kcal (373 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.28g	45%
Cholesterol	22.95mg	30%
Sodium	99.91mg	17%
Potassium	147.53mg	12%
Total Carbs	2.29g	3%
Sugars	0.96g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	10%
Protein	2.86g	23%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	2.5mg	56%
Calcium	18mg	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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Weightwatchers Points

9

Points
9

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

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