Mustard-Crusted Salmon

With Basil Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 6-oz Salmon Fillets
• Salt and Pepper
• Dijon Mustard
• Yellow & Black Mustard Seeds
• 2 Tsp Champagne Vinegar
• 2 Tsp White Wine
• 1-2 Shallots - Thinly Sliced
• 1/4 lb. Butter - Room Temperature
• 1/2 oz Basil - Picked and Large Stems Removed

Preparation

• Lightly salt and pepper the salmon filets. spread a thin layer of mustard on each salmon filet and sprinkle with mixed mustard seeds. reserve chilled while you prepare the sauce.
• Bring wine and vinegar to a boil with the shallots.
• Reduce by two-thirds. remove from heat and slowly whisk in butter. for thicker sauce, add extra butter very slowly.
• Strain mixture into a blender jar. blend with fresh basil, strain again and season to taste. keep sauce in warm placed. do not reheat.
• Heat a pan and place salmon filets, mustard-side down, in 1-2 t. clarified butter. lower heat and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
• Turn fish and continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. serve over basil sauce with whipped potatoes.

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