Austral

2 lbs. salmon fillets

1 1/2 T unsalted butter

3 shallots, peeled and minced

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

1 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

3/4 cup dry white wine

1/3 cup light cream

1 T freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 t freshly ground white pepper

1/4 t salt, or to taste

Cut the salmon into 6 equal serving pieces, wash and pat dry on

paper towels. Melt the butter in a large skillet over

medium-high heat. Sear the salmon on each side for about 2 to

3 minutes, keeping the center slightly rare since the fish will

continue to cook after it is taken from the pan. Remove the

fish from the pan with a slotted spatula and keep warm. Reduce

the heat to low and add the shollots and garlic to the pan.

Saute, stirring frquently, for 5 minutes.

Add the basil, parsley, wine, cream, lemon juice, pepper and

salt to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring

frequently, until the mixture is reduced by half. Taste for

seasoning, adding pepper and salt as needed.

To serve, reheat the fish slightly in the sauce and then serve

the sauce around the salmon fillets.

NOTE: The fish can be prepared up to three hours in advance.

Reheat the fish in the sauce over low heat, uncovered, for 10

minutes.