Broiled Salmon With Basil Sauce (Convection-Microwave)

From the Sharp Carousel Convection Microwave Cookbook. Developed for convection microwave ovens between 700 & 1050 watts.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  cup fresh basil (or substitute with 1/2 cup fresh parsley & 2 Tablespoons dried basil)
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 4  salmon steaks (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 pounds, or substitute with haddock, halibut or swordfish)
•  cayenne pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Combine oil, garlic, white wine and lemon juice in blender.
2. Add basil, Parmesan and mustard. Blend until smooth.
3. Preheat oven for broiling.
4. Put one-fourth of basil sauce in bottom of 9-inch oven-safe dish.
5. Arrange steaks on sauce and pour remaining sauce over tops of steaks.
6. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
7. Place dish on broiling trivet and broil in preheated oven for 20-24 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.