Best 20 Salmon Tarragon Recipes

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**A Culinary Journey: Embark on a Flavorful Expedition with Salmon Tarragon**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the delicate flavors of salmon and tarragon. This exquisite dish, often served as a main course, showcases the versatility of salmon, a fish renowned for its rich texture and exceptional nutritional value. Accompanied by a medley of carefully selected ingredients, including aromatic herbs, zesty lemon, and a touch of white wine, this salmon tarragon recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will captivate your senses. Indulge in the ultimate fine-dining experience as you explore the depths of this culinary treasure, complemented by a selection of additional recipes that offer variations on this classic dish. From a vibrant tarragon-infused beurre blanc sauce to a refreshing salmon tartare, discover a world of culinary possibilities that will transform your kitchen into a haven of gastronomic delight.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

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

SALMON WITH TARRAGON SAUCE



Salmon with Tarragon Sauce image

Here's a fast and foolproof microwave method for tender salmon steaks covered with a distinctive Dijon and green onion sauce. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
2/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Place salmon in a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour wine over top. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon and keep warm., Add butter and onion to the pan juices; cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, mustard and tarragon until blended; gradually stir in milk. Cook, uncovered for 1-2 minutes or until thickened; stirring every 30 seconds. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

POACHED SALMON WITH TARRAGON SAUCE



Poached Salmon with Tarragon Sauce image

I prepare this poached salmon when she doesn't want to heat up the kitchen. Fixing the sauce first allows the herb seasonings to meld and enhance the mild-tasting steaks. Use two slotted spatulas to remove the poached fish from the pan. Poached fish is delicate and tends to break apart easily. -Laura Lunardi, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper,divided
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 bay leaf
4 salmon steaks (5 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, tarragon, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover and refrigerate., In a large nonstick skillet, combine the broth, water, lemon juice, bay leaf and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the salmon. , Cover and poach for 8-10 minutes or until fish is firm and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from poaching liquid. Serve with tarragon sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POACHED SALMON WITH TARRAGON SAUCE AND FINGERLING POTATOES



Poached Salmon with Tarragon Sauce and Fingerling Potatoes image

Categories     Potato     Poach     Mayonnaise     Salmon     White Wine     Tarragon     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

For sauce
2 large bunches fresh tarragon (about 1 ounce total)
1 large bunch fresh chives (about 2/3 ounce)
1 large shallot
3/4 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
For fish
2 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 1/2 cups water
a 2 1/2- to 3-pound salmon fillet with skin
1 1/2 pounds pink fingerling or other new potatoes
Garnish: 1/2 pound cooked sugar snap peas, diagonally cut into thirds

Steps:

  • Make sauce
  • Pick enough tarragon leaves to measure 1/2 cup (do not pack). Chop enough chives to measure 1/3 cup. Coarsely chop shallot. In a food processor puree tarragon, chives, and shallot with remaining sauce ingredients until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring sauce to cool room temperature before serving.
  • Make Fish
  • In a deep 10-inch skillet bring wine and water to a simmer, covered. Cut salmon into 6 pieces and season with salt and pepper. Submerge 3 salmon pieces, skin sides down, in simmering liquid (add hot water if necessary to just cover salmon) and poach at a bare simmer, covered, 8 minutes, or until just cooked through. Transfer cooked salmon with a slotted spatula to a platter to cool and poach remaining salmon in same manner. When salmon is cool enough to handle, peel off skin and if desired with a sharp knife scrape off any dark meat. Salmon may be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salmon to cool room temperature before serving.
  • Assemble
  • Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. In a steamer set over boiling water steam potatoes until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Spoon sauce onto 6 plates and arrange some potatoes in a circle, overlapping slightly, on top of sauce . Season potatoes with salt and arrange salmon on top of potatoes. Garnish salmon with peas.

SALMON WITH TARRAGON SAUCE



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This is simple, elegant but ,best of all, it is low calorie!! Great for when you want something on the sophisticated side but don't need the guilt.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets
salt, to taste
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Melt 2 T. of the butter in a roasting pan large enough to hold the fish.
  • Put the fish in the butter and turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake 20 minutes, turning once.
  • Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine wine, tarragon, and mustard and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and swirl in the 2 T. remaining butter until melted.
  • Divide fish into 4 servings and top with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 119.2, Sodium 252.9, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 34.4

LEMON-TARRAGON SALMON OVER ASPARAGUS



Lemon-Tarragon Salmon Over Asparagus image

Red onion, lemon, and tarragon come together as a tangy topping for salmon and asparagus. To make this recipe for two, as seen on "The Martha Stewart Show," halve the ingredient quantities.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

20 asparagus spears, trimmed to 6 inches and halved lengthwise
4 large radishes, very thinly sliced
4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets, preferably wild sockeye (5 ounces each; 1 inch thick)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon thinly sliced lemon zest strips, plus 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut out four 12-by-17-inch pieces of parchment; fold each in half crosswise to form a crease, then open.
  • Divide asparagus and radishes evenly among 4 parchment pieces, arranging mixture on 1 side of each crease. Lay 1 salmon fillet on top of each pile. Season each with 1/8 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
  • Toss together onion, zest and juice, tarragon, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; divide among salmon, spooning over tops. Fold parchment over ingredients; make overlapping pleats to seal.
  • Bake on 2 baking sheets (2 packets per sheet) for 11 to 12 minutes for medium-rare or 13 minutes for medium. Unwrap; drizzle fillets with remaining 2 teaspoons oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 g, Cholesterol 88 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, Sodium 350 g

OVEN-ROASTED SALMON WITH TARRAGON TARTAR SAUCE



Oven-Roasted Salmon with Tarragon Tartar Sauce image

The tarragon tartar sauce is awesome and works great with salmon. Also used it with mahi mahi and was good also.

Provided by kac

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (1 1/2-pound) salmon fillet
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 medium lemon, sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons drained capers, minced
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Remove salmon skin and any pin bones; pat dry. Rub both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on the baking skeet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the thickest part is still translucent and an instant-read thermometer reads at least 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), about 15 minutes; salmon will continue to cook once out of the oven.
  • While salmon is roasting, prepare tartar sauce: combine mayonnaise, sour cream, tarragon, relish, capers, shallot, white wine vinegar, lemon zest, Dijon, sugar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until blended. Chill to blend flavors until salmon is ready.
  • Remove salmon from the oven. Transfer to a platter and garnish with lemon slices and tarragon. Serve with tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 324.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BROILED SALMON WITH TARRAGON BUTTER



Broiled Salmon with Tarragon Butter image

Categories     Broil     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Salmon     Tarragon     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Fresh ground pepper
2 1-inch-thick salmon fillets
Salt
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Melt butter with lemon juice in small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and add generous amount of pepper. Arrange salmon skin side down on broilerproof pan. Brush with half of butter mixture. Season with salt. Broil without turning until just cooked through. Transfer to plates. Add tarragon to remaining butter. Spoon over salmon and serve.

TARRAGON SALMON STEAKS



Tarragon Salmon Steaks image

"I used this recipe often when I cooked for the 'Meals on Wheels' program in our hometown," writes Helen Sandsbraaten of Naicam, Saskatchewan. "The salmon is mildly seasoned with lemon and tarragon, and it's quick to make."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 salmon steaks (about 1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place salmon steaks in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. Sprinkle with the tarragon, parsley, salt and pepper. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 30g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.

WHITE WINE POACHED SALMON WITH TARRAGON & CREAM (FOR ONE)



White Wine Poached Salmon With Tarragon & Cream (For One) image

Elegant, fast, easy and delicious! This recipe is easily doubled, tripled etc. Serve with rice, a side salad, and a glass of wine! From "Solo Suppers" by Joyce Goldstein.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 35m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups dry white wine (or dry white vermouth, or part wine and part water)
1 salmon fillet, skinned (about 6 ounces)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon (plus more for garnish)
fresh lemon, quarters to serve

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt the butter over high heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until they give off some liquid, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the wine into a saucepan large enough to hold the salmon and bring to a simmer. Slip in the salmon, cover pan, and poach gently over low heat until the salmon tests done (it should appear opaque when pierced with the point of a knife), 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the salmon from the poaching liquid with a slotted skimmer and set aside on a warmed plate. Keep warm.
  • Add cream and 1 tablespoon tarragon to the poaching liquid and reduce over high heat to a syrupy sauce. Add mushrooms and warm through. Spoon sauce over salmon and garnish with more tarragon and fresh lemon.
  • Serve with rice and a glass of wine.

TARRAGON-CAPER EGG SALAD SANDWICHES WITH SMOKED SALMON



Tarragon-Caper Egg Salad Sandwiches with Smoked Salmon image

Categories     Sandwich     Egg     Salmon     Tarragon     Capers     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 hard-boiled large eggs, peeled
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons drained capers, rinsed and finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 (4- to 5-inch) soft round seeded rolls, split
18 watercress sprigs, tough stems discarded
1/4 lb sliced smoked salmon

Steps:

  • Mash eggs coarsely with a fork, then stir in shallot, tarragon, capers, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste. Make sandwiches with rolls, egg salad, watercress, and salmon.

DILL-TARRAGON SALMON



Dill-Tarragon Salmon image

This baked salmon recipe is quick, easy, and impressive.

Provided by sylvaere

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried dill
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, optional
4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a glass baking dish by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix together yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, tarragon, dill, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a small bowl. Place fish fillets into prepared baking dish, and spread evenly with cheese mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes when tested with a fork, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 84.8 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 259.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BAKED SALMON WITH TARRAGON AND FENNEL-SEED BUTTER



Baked Salmon with Tarragon and Fennel-Seed Butter image

Categories     Fish     Bake     Low Carb     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
4 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 6- to 7-ounce salmon fillets
6 very thin lemon slices
6 fresh tarragon sprigs

Steps:

  • Stir butter, chopped tarragon, fennel seeds, lemon peel and lemon juice in small saucepan over low heat until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange salmon on baking sheet. Brush butter mixture over salmon. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Bake salmon until just opaque in center, about 12 minutes. Transfer salmon to plates. Garnish with lemon slices and tarragon sprigs.

SALMON CAKES WITH TARRAGON-CHIVE DIPPING SAUCE



Salmon Cakes with Tarragon-Chive Dipping Sauce image

Categories     Fish     Appetizer     Brunch     Sauté     Easter     Lunch     Spring     Pan-Fry     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 36 salmon cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless salmon fillet
1 large egg
1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish: lime wedges
Accompaniment:Tarragon-Chive Dipping Sauce

Steps:

  • Pat salmon dry and with a sharp knife cut into roughly 1/3-inch cubes. In a medium bowl lightly beat egg and gently stir in salmon and remaining ingredients until just combined.
  • Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat and, working in batches, drop 2-tablespoon measures of salmon mixture about 1 inch apart into skillet. Cook cakes until undersides are golden, about 1 minute. Turn cakes over and cook until just cooked through, about 1 minute more. Transfer cakes as cooked to a platter. Salmon cakes may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring cakes to room temperature before serving.
  • Garnish cakes with lime wedges and serve with dipping sauce.

SALMON STEAKS WITH ORANGE AND TARRAGON SAUCE



Salmon Steaks With Orange and Tarragon Sauce image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 salmon steaks (a total of about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, minced
2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
Coarse salt to taste

Steps:

  • Wipe the steaks dry with paper towels and sprinkle with olive oil, one tablespoon tarragon leaves and pepper. Leave to marinate for one hour.
  • Meanwhile, preheat broiler to high.
  • Melt the butter and soften the shallots without browning. Add the tomatoes, orange juice and white wine and reduce by half, over high heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Broil the fish for three to five minutes on each side. Place on a heated platter and pour the sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining tarragon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 599, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 848 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BAKED SALMON WITH TARRAGON AND BACON



Baked Salmon With Tarragon and Bacon image

One of my favorite things to eat is a beautiful piece of salmon, simply prepared allowing the fish to shine on it's own. This is just such a recipe.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 salmon fillets
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 slices bacon, diced
3 ounces butter
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  • Butter (or spray with non-stick spray) one side of a large sheet of aluminum foil (double the size needed to hold the salmon fillets in one layer); place in a baking dish (butter side up) large enough to hold the salmon (again, in one layer).
  • Fry the finely chopped onion in butter in a frypan until soft and golden but not brown.
  • Add the bacon and tarragon and cook for another two minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat.
  • Place the salmon fillets on the foil in the baking dish.
  • Cover each fillet with some of the onion/bacon mixture and drizzle any pan juices over as well.
  • Fold the foil over the fish and seal to make a parcel.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • May be served with a dollops of thick cream or creme fraiche (but I personally don't think it needs it!).

SALMON WITH TARRAGON-YOGURT SAUCE



Salmon with Tarragon-Yogurt Sauce image

A simple yogurt sauce pairs nicely with broiled salmon; this elegant main dish comes together easily in about 15 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, plus leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 pounds skinless salmon fillet, cut into 8 pieces, or 8 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Make sauce: Stir together yogurt, chopped tarragon, and lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place salmon on sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes. (Keep at room temperature up to 1 hour.) Serve salmon, garnished with tarragon leaves, with sauce alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

SALMON WITH TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE



Salmon With Tarragon Cream Sauce image

This is one of my favourite ways to serve salmon.I often serve this to dinner guests with green beans almondine and a rice pilaf; fast, easy and elegant. Great for a week night meal too.The prep time includes the marinating of the fish.

Provided by Carrie Ann

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 lb salmon fillet
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Mix together orange juice, viniagrette dressing and tarragon.
  • Pour into a shallow baking dish.
  • Add salmon and turn to coat both sides.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
  • Remove salmon from dish and pour marinade into a small saucepan.
  • Return salmon to dish.
  • Bake salmon at 450 degrees for 15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  • While fish is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the sour cream and cook until heated through.
  • Stir, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Serve over salmon.

POTATO LATKES WITH SMOKED SALMON, CAVIAR, AND TARRAGON CRèME FRAîCHE



Potato Latkes with Smoked Salmon, Caviar, and Tarragon Crème Fraîche image

Provided by Ted Allen

Categories     Dairy     Fish     Potato     Appetizer     Brunch     Hanukkah     Seafood     Salmon     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 20 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes
1 medium onion
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
4 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons (or more) vegetable oil
3/4 cup crème fraîche
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
12 ounces sliced smoked salmon
2 ounces caviar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Using coarse side of box grater or food processor fitted with coarse grater blade, shred potatoes. Working in batches, wrap potatoes in kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid. Transfer to large bowl. Repeat process with onion; add to bowl with potatoes. Mix next 4 ingredients into potato mixture.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop potato mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; flatten to 3-inch rounds. Fry latkes until golden brown on bottom, adding more oil by tablespoonfuls as needed, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer latkes to rimmed baking sheet; keep warm in oven.
  • Mix crème fraîche and chopped fresh tarragon in small bowl to blend. Divide smoked salmon among latkes. Top each latke with dollop of tarragon crème fraîche, then caviar.

POACHED EGGS AND SMOKED SALMON WITH TARRAGON BEARNAISE



Poached Eggs and Smoked Salmon with Tarragon Bearnaise image

A wonderful variation on Eggs Benedict. The Bearnaise sauce is made in the blender, taking the stress out of preparing this dish. The sauce comes out perfectly every time. Using an egg poacher will also make this dish easier to prepare.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 8 crumpet halves and eggs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
4 black peppercorns, lightly crushed
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons water
hot pepper sauce
salt
1/2 cup very warm to hot clarified butter
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
8 large eggs
8 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
4 crumpets or 4 English muffins, split in half,toasted

Steps:

  • Blender Tarragon Bearnaise: Combine ingredients through peppercorns in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat until reduced to 1 T; sieve, let cool and set aside.
  • In a blender, blend eggs, water, hot pepper sauce and salt on high speed for 1 minute; with machine running, add butter in a slow, steady stream; sauce should be thickened, if not, process another 20 seconds.
  • Add reserved wine reduction to taste and blend; taste and adjust seasoning and add tarragon, blend just to combine; serve immediately or keep warm by submerging blender jar in warm (not hot) water.
  • Poached Eggs and Salmon: Poach eggs; plate 2 crumpet halves per person; lay a slice of salmon over each toasted crumpet half; place an egg on top of each and pour bearnaise over.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest salmon you can find. Fresh salmon should be firm to the touch and have a mild, briny smell. Avoid salmon that is slimy or has a strong fishy odor.
  • Use a good-quality tarragon. Fresh tarragon is best, but you can also use dried tarragon if you don't have any fresh on hand. Just be sure to use less dried tarragon than fresh, as it is more concentrated.
  • Don't overcook the salmon. Salmon is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it gently. Overcooked salmon will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the salmon immediately. Salmon is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to store it, you can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Salmon tarragon is a classic French dish that is both elegant and delicious. It's a great choice for a special occasion dinner or a romantic meal. The tarragon adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the salmon, and the lemon butter sauce is rich and creamy. If you're looking for a new way to cook salmon, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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