Salmon with Basil Mayonnaise

Ingredients

Basil Mayonnaise:

• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced basil leaves
• Salt

The Salmon:

• 6- 6 oz portions of salmon
• Salt and Pepper
• Olive oil

Directions

For the Basil Mayonnaise:

1. Place the egg yolks and lemon juice in a tall jar (like a 500ml mason jar).
2. Use an immersion blender, slowly pour the vegetable oil into the jar with the egg yolks, while continuously blending and pulling the immersion blender up through the oil. Eventually you will create a very thick emulsion.
3. Stir in the basil. Season with salt to taste.

Store in the fridge until ready to use - 3 days maximum.

For the Salmon:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Cook the salmon on the middle rack in the oven for 16-18 minutes (depending on the thickness) until firm and cooked through.
4. Remove the salmon from the oven.
5. Serve each piece with a dollop of the Basil Mayonnaise.