Brochette Of Salmon With Bacon

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat a charcoal grill or oven broiler to high. Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water to cover until ready to use.

2. Step 2

   Cut the salmon into 1½-inch cubes. There should be 24 pieces. Sprinkle the pieces with salt and pepper.

3. Step 3

   Cut away and discard the pepper core and veins. Discard the seeds. Cut the pepper into 16 pieces of equal size.

4. Step 4

   Cut the bacon into 16 rectangles of equal size.

5. Step 5

   Cut the onion into 16½-inch cubes. Put any remaining onion to another use.

6. Step 6

   Heat a nonstick skillet and add the bacon pieces in one layer. Scatter the sweet pepper and onion cubes over the bacon. Cook, shaking the pieces and stirring for about 1 minute. Drain and let cook slightly.

7. Step 7

   Drain the bacon mixture.

8. Step 8

   Arrange the various foods on each of the skewers as follows: 1 sweet pepper cube, a piece of bacon, 1 piece of salmon, a cube of onion, a piece of salmon, a cube of onion, a piece of bacon, a piece of salmon and a cube of pepper.

9. Step 9

   Brush brochettes all over with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

10. Step 10

    If the brochettes are to be cooked under the broiler, arrange them on a rack. Place them about 4 inches from the source of heat and leave the door slightly ajar. Cook 3 minutes on one side and turn the brochettes to the other side. Cook 2 minutes. If the brochettes are to be cooked on a charcoal grill, place them on the grill and cook 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side about 2 minutes.

11. Step 11

    Meanwhile, heat the butter and add the lemon juice and basil. Stir and pour or brush the sauce over the brochettes.