1/4cupolive oil plus more for oiling the salmon skin
1/4cuplemon juice
1teaspoonminced lemon zest
2tablespoonsDijon mustard
7-8basil leaves, chopped
1cloveminced garlic
Instructions
Light grill or preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Clean side of salmon, making sure any stray scales or pin bones are removed. Oil the skin, and lay on foil lined baking sheet, pink side up. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a food processor or Vitamix, pulse olive oil, lemon juice, zest, mustard, basil leaves and garlic. Pour evenly over salmon so it’s coated thickly.
Grill, skin side down, about 15 minutes, until desired doneness. Or bake in oven at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes until desired doneness.