Grilled Basil Salmon Steaks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 salmon steaks, 1 inch thick,thawed if frozen (4-6oz.)
1 cup mesquite wood chips
Basil Marinade
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaf
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Garnish
lemon slice
basil sprig

Preparation

Combine marinade ingredients in a blender container.
Process until smooth.
Place salmon steaks in a glass dish.
Pour marinade over salmon, turn to coat.
Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cover wood chips with water and soak for 30 minutes.
Just before cooking salmon sprinkle wood chips over coals.
Place salmon steaks on oiled grill rack 4-6 inches over medium hot coals.
Grill 10-17 minutes until fish is done, basting occasionally with the marinade.
Garnish with a lemon slices and sprigs of basil.