Poached Salmon With Basil Sauce

Directions

1. Heat 1 tsp. butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle shallots over butter. Arrange salmon fillets in a single layer over shallots; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dot salmon fillets with 1 Tbsp. butter. Add in wine, parsley and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 min or possibly till fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove salmon to a serving platter, and keep hot.
2. Bring liquid in skillet to a boil; cook till liquid is reduced to about 1/4 c.. Remove from heat; remove and throw away parsley sprigs and bay leaf.
3. Gradually add in whipping cream to liquid in skillet. Return sauce to a boil; cook 2 min or possibly till sauce is reduced to about 3/4 c.. Add in basil, lemon juice, and red pepper; stir well. Serve salmon with hot sauce.