Salmon With Basil Sauce

• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
• Olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Drizzle salmon with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside 10 minutes to absorb flavor.
2. Meanwhile, combine basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, and remaining ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, and set aside.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute salmon 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness. Place on serving plates. In the warm skillet, heat reserved basil sauce, and pour over salmon.
4. Perfect Pairing: California lifestyle expert Susie Coelho recommends Meridian Pinot Noir for the Salmon with Basil Sauce. A hint of lemon means the recipe would work equally well with Meridian's Chardonnay. Another option is Meridian Sauvignon Blanc. Its bright, sunny quality matches the acidity of the tomatoes.

salmon fillets, olive oil, salt, fresh basil, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/salmon-with-basil-sauce (may not work)