Best 7 Lemon Tarragon Salmon Over Asparagus Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our exquisite Lemon Tarragon Salmon over Asparagus recipe, a tantalizing dish that marries the delicate flavors of salmon, tangy lemon, and aromatic tarragon. This delightful main course features succulent salmon fillets seared to perfection and nestled atop a bed of tender asparagus spears, all enveloped in a vibrant lemon-tarragon sauce. The harmonious blend of flavors and textures creates a symphony of taste that will leave you craving for more.

In addition to this showstopping salmon dish, our comprehensive article features a collection of delectable recipes that cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. From the classic and comforting Asparagus Risotto, where creamy risotto mingles with fresh asparagus and Parmesan cheese, to the innovative Quinoa and Asparagus Salad, which bursts with a symphony of flavors and textures, our recipes offer a culinary adventure for every occasion.

For those seeking a vegetarian delight, the Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart is a masterpiece of flaky pastry filled with a savory filling of asparagus, tangy goat cheese, and a hint of fresh herbs. And if you're craving something sweet, the delightful Lemon Tarragon Shortbread Cookies offer a perfect balance of zesty lemon and aromatic tarragon, making them a delightful treat to savor.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure culinary success, with easy-to-follow instructions, helpful tips, and stunning food photography to guide you through the cooking process. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to elevate your culinary skills, our collection of lemon tarragon salmon and asparagus recipes promises an unforgettable dining experience.

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ROASTED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS, LEMON AND BROWN BUTTER



Roasted Salmon With Asparagus, Lemon and Brown Butter image

Ready in just 15 minutes, this fast dinner combines silky salmon with a vibrant green medley of asparagus and peas. While the fish roasts, the vegetables and sauce come together in one pan on the stovetop. Thinly slicing the asparagus is the trick to maintaining a crisp texture that complements the tender salmon, while bright lemon juice and zingy capers balance the nutty brown butter sauce. Parsley is used here to finish, but dill or tarragon would also be lovely. Leftover vegetables make a fantastic omelet filling the next day.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     seafood, vegetables, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
1 pound asparagus, tough stems trimmed, stalks sliced 1/4-inch-thick on a slight bias (leave tips whole)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 cup thawed frozen peas
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Rub salmon all over with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange skin side-down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until medium, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • While the salmon roasts, prepare the asparagus: In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet. Cook, stirring, until foam subsides and butter is deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. (Be careful not to burn). Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice, capers, peas, parsley and cooked asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide vegetables among plates. Top with salmon and spoon over any remaining pan sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

BAKED MUSTARD-CRUSTED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS AND TARRAGON



Baked Mustard-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus and Tarragon image

Gently baking salmon in a low-temperature oven ensures a moist and succulent fillet and only takes about 15 minutes. The asparagus cooks on the same baking sheet, making clean-up a breeze.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Salmon     Asparagus     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Tarragon     Quick and Healthy     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Sheet-Pan Dinner     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch thin asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
8 teaspoons country-style or whole-grain Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss asparagus with 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on prepared sheet, then arrange in a single layer on one half of baking sheet. Bake asparagus 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread each salmon fillet with 2 tsp. mustard. Sprinkle fillets with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper total. Toss panko with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle panko mixture evenly onto salmon fillets, then dust with smoked paprika.
  • After asparagus has baked for 5 minutes, remove baking sheet from oven. Place prepared salmon fillets skin side down on empty half of baking sheet. Return to oven and bake until salmon is firm but still pink in the center and asparagus is tender, 14-16 minutes more for medium rare salmon. Divide salmon and asparagus among four plates and top with tarragon.

LEMONY SALMON AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



Lemony Salmon and Asparagus Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch thick asparagus, ends trimmed and tough outer skin peeled off
2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped, plus whole leaves, for serving
1/2 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four 6-ounce salmon fillets, skin off
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
Fried Eggs, recipe follows, for serving
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Oil, for frying
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Using a sharp peeler, peel the asparagus into ribbons and add to a large bowl. Add the snow peas, mint, pistachios, feta, lemon juice and zest, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper and toss gently. Set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan over a medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the salmon fillets on both sides with the lemon pepper. Cook the salmon until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook to desired doneness, about another 2 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness of your fillets.
  • Serve family style, placing the salad on a platter with the salmon on top. Place the Fried Eggs over the salmon and garnish with balsamic glaze and mint leaves. Or serve individual portions on 4 plates.
  • Heat some oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. There should be just enough oil to cover the edges of the eggs when they are cracked into the skillet.
  • Once the oil is mildly hot, crack in the eggs one at a time. Cook until the eggs begin to turn white, then use a small spoon to carefully spoon the hot oil over only the whites of the eggs (avoiding the yolks). This will help the whites cook slowly so the tops will set but still look pretty. Important: Don't spoon any oil over the yolks yet! Only spoon oil over the whites for now to prevent the eggs from turning cloudy.
  • After a minute or two of cooking, once the whites are set and not jiggly or loose, carefully spoon the oil over the yolks. Continue spooning the oil over the eggs until they appear to be done to your liking.
  • Remove the eggs from the skillet with a slotted spatula, then drain them briefly on a paper towel before serving.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND TARRAGON



Asparagus With Lemon and Tarragon image

Make and share this Asparagus With Lemon and Tarragon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook asparagus with tips all facing one way in 1 inch of boiling water until just crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes; drain.
  • Place asparagus on a serving plate, but keep warm.
  • In a small skillet, heat olive oil. Stir in lemon zest, tarragon, lemon juice and sugar.
  • Spoon over asparagus. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 3.8, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 3.4

ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON LEMON SAUCE



Asparagus with Tarragon Lemon Sauce image

With its fresh taste and minimal prep work, I'm sure you'll love this easy asparagus recipe. -Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine olive oil and flour. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, tarragon and salt. Serve with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEANS WITH TARRAGON LEMON DIP



Asparagus and Green Beans with Tarragon Lemon Dip image

Tarragon balances the tangy flavor from lemon in the creamy sauce covering colorful asparagus and green beans. I serve this as a side dish as well as an appetizer. -Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a Dutch oven; add asparagus and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain vegetables; transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRILLED SALMON FILLETS WITH A LEMON, TARRAGON, AND GARLIC SAUCE



Grilled Salmon Fillets with a Lemon, Tarragon, and Garlic Sauce image

This is perfect for summer grilling, especially if you want something different than the same old same old.

Provided by Austin Geraldson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for high heat.
  • Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook the salmon on the grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes. Place on a serving plate and top with the prepared sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 46.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 543.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the salmon is cooked evenly, use a reliable meat thermometer to check its internal temperature. It should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium doneness.
  • If you don't have fresh tarragon on hand, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of dried tarragon. Just add it along with the lemon zest to the melted butter.
  • For a crispy skin, make sure to pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels before searing them. This will help the skin crisp up and prevent it from steaming.
  • To save time, use pre-cooked asparagus. Simply steam or roast it according to the package instructions.
  • If you're watching your calories, you can omit the butter from the sauce or use a lighter alternative like olive oil.

Conclusion:

With its vibrant flavors and elegant presentation, Lemon Tarragon Salmon over Asparagus is a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. The tender, flaky salmon, the crisp asparagus, and the tangy lemon-tarragon sauce come together to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a delicious and healthy meal, this recipe is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients and fire up the stove - it's time to indulge in the delectable goodness of Lemon Tarragon Salmon over Asparagus!

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