Basil Lemongrass Ginger Salmon

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 salmon steak

• 1 stalk lemongrass

• 12 basil leaves - I recommend Holy basil or lemon basil or Thai basil

• 1 clove garlic peeled

• 2 to 3 slices ginger

• Salt to taste

• 1 1/2 tablespoon Verbena Basil Lemongrass olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Take only the light-colored portion of the lemongrass. Peel off the fibrous outer layers. Cut the soft portion into small pieces.

2. Grind together the lemongrass, ginger, garlic, basil leaves and salt. Use a mortar and pestle, a blender or a food processor.

3. After grinding, the mixture should be a coarse paste. It can be a fine paste, if you like. Just process longer. Stir in the olive oil.

4. Spread the mixture on both sides of the salmon.

5. Broil at 425F for about 10 minutes.