Ingredients

  • Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup packed basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • 1 small garlic clove

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • Set the salmon fillets on a rimmedbaking sheet and rub all over with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 10 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, in a blender, puree the basil with the parsley, anchovies, lemon zest and juice, capers, garlic and the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil until smooth; season with salt.
  • Serve the basil sauce with the salmon.