Grilled Salmon With Pistachio-Basil Butter

• 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf
• 13 cup toasted pistachio nut
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 garlic cloves
• 6 tablespoons butter (melted (no substitutes)
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 6 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• salt
• pepper

1. PISTACHIO-BASIL BUTTER:.
2. Combine basil, pistachio nuts, lime juice, garlic, butter, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
3. Blend till basil and pistachios are finely chopped, stopping to stir as necessary.
4. Transfer to a container; cover and keep cool till ready to use; if you refrigerate it, make sure it is at room temperature when you start to cook the salmon.
5. SALMON:.
6. Rinse the fillets and pat dry.
7. Brush both sides of the fish with oil.
8. Season with additional salt and pepper.
9. Grill uncovered directly over the coals for 4-6 minutes per 1/2" thickness, turning once.
10. Serve immediately with the butter.

fresh basil leaf, pistachio nut, lime juice, garlic, butter, salt, pepper, salmon fillets, cooking oil, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-salmon-with-pistachio-basil-butter-212968 (may not work)