Heart Healthy Recipe – Citrus Basil Salmon

Citrus Basil Salmon

2 Tbsp. basil olive oil
4 Tbsp each fresh lemon and lime juice
1½ tsp. lemon zest
1 tsp salt
½ tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
4–7 skinless salmon fillets

Directions:

• In a large shallow dish, whisk together 1 Tbsp of the basil oil, 3 Tbsp of the lemon juice, 3 Tbsp of the lime Juice, ½ tsp lemon zest, ½ tsp of the lime zest, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp of the pepper.
• Add Salmon to dish, turning to coat fillets. Spray a large nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray.  Heat over medium-high heat. Add salmon, rounded side down, and cook 4 minutes. Turn fillets and cook 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare or longer for desired doneness.
• Remove from heat. Spoon the remaining 1 Tbsp basil oil and the remaining 1 Tbsp each lemon juice and lime juice over fillets, dividing evenly.
• Sprinkle fillets with remaining 1 tsp each lemon and lime zest, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.

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