Ingredients
- Olive oil, for grill
Compound Butter:
- 2 bunches fresh basil leaves, divided
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (4 pound) whole salmon, cleaned and scaled
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
Directions
Begin by preheating a large outdoor grill. Using a paper-towel folded in 4, wipe down the grill with olive oil to clean it and also create a nonstick surface.
Prepare the compound butter by roughly chopping 1/2 the basil leaves and adding it along with the butter and salt and pepper, to taste, to a food processor. Pulse until fully combined and creamy.
Using a chef's knife, make slits in each side of the fish, place a few slices of lemon and basil in each of the slits. Stuff the remaining herbs and lemon inside of the fish and head. Paint the whole fish with the basil butter and refrigerate the remaining butter to serve with the finished fish. Carefully place the fish on the grill and grill for 10 to 12 minutes until it lifts off easily - use 2 large spatulas. Turn the fish over and grill for 10 minutes more.
Serve on a large platter family style and dot with the remaining basil butter. Sprinkle with sea salt and fresh basil leaves. Serve with lemon wedges.
















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By Terre C.
on May 13, 2012
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I usually cook my salmon in a parchment pouch, but thought I'd try something new. As I have never been disappointed with any of Tyler's recipes I decided to try this one. It was fantastic! The fresh herbs make all the difference. Thanks for another winner Tyler.
By Nakeeb
on January 21, 2011
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Healthy , delicious and light . Bravo
By Carolyn Ruff
Shakopee, MN
on July 13, 2010
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If you check out Tyler's website http://www.tylerflorence.com/?p=797 he has the version of this that was done on Tyler's Ultimate. Not sure why FN doesn't have it on their site. this version has the ratatouille he made on the show.
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