Best 10 Wild Salmon With Tarragon Yogurt Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of wild salmon, expertly prepared with a delectable tarragon yogurt sauce. This dish promises a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring succulent salmon fillets, creamy yogurt sauce infused with aromatic tarragon, and a medley of fresh vegetables. The salmon, sourced from the pristine waters of the Pacific Northwest, boasts a rich, firm texture and a vibrant orange-red hue. The yogurt sauce, crafted with tangy Greek yogurt, fresh tarragon, and a hint of lemon juice, adds a refreshing and herbaceous touch to the dish. Accompanying the salmon and sauce is a colorful array of vegetables, including roasted asparagus, sautéed baby spinach, and a vibrant tomato salsa. This recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

I.C. SALMON WITH DILL-YOGURT SAUCE



I.C. Salmon with Dill-Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets, 3/4- to 1-inch thick, preferably wild-caught, thawed if frozen (see Chef's Note)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon
1 cup (260 grams) whole milk yogurt (not Greek-style)
1/2 cup (23 grams) chopped fresh dill fronds
2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
3 grinds black pepper
2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as safflower or canola

Steps:

  • Place the salmon on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. Rub the fillets with 2 teaspoons of the salt, then refrigerate for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, set your immersion circulator bath for 124 degrees F (51 degrees C).
  • Pat the salmon dry with paper towels, then divide between two gallon-size vacuum-seal or high-quality freezer zip-top bags. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the olive oil to each bag, then gently rub the fish to coat. Use a peeler to harvest eight strips of lemon peel and place two strips, pith-side up, on top of each fillet. Halve and juice the lemon; set the juice aside to use in the sauce. If using vacuum-seal bags, use the "gentle" or "moist" setting to seal the bags.
  • Transfer the fillet bags to the water bath. If using zip-top bags, let the salmon sink, forcing the air out of the bag via displacement. Right before the mouth of the bag goes into the water, seal the bag. Leave the salmon to cook for 45 minutes. (If one of the bags floats, carefully reopen and try the sink-and-seal method again.)
  • While the salmon cooks, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, dill, mustard, horseradish, and pepper. Stir in the remaining teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice. Stir well, then season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and lemon juice, if desired. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • When the salmon is finished, remove it from the water bath. Open the bags and very carefully remove the fish to a paper towel-lined sheet pan. Pat the fish as dry as possible with additional paper towels. Brush the skin side lightly with some of the neutral oil.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat for 3 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of the neutral oil and swirl the pan to coat. When the oil starts to smoke, add two of the salmon fillets, skin-side down. Brush the flesh side lightly with additional oil. Cook until the skin is browned and crisp, about 1 minute. Carefully flip with a narrow metal spatula or "fish turner" and cook on the second side just until just brown, about 30 seconds. Carefully transfer to a serving platter and repeat with the remaining oil and fillets. Serve with the dill-yogurt sauce.

SALMON WITH TARRAGON SAUCE



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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.

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



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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

ROAST SIDE OF SALMON WITH MUSTARD, TARRAGON, AND CHIVE SAUCE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Fish     Mustard     Roast     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Salmon     Tarragon     Chive     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup spicy brown mustard (such as Gulden's)
6 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
1 3 1/2-to 3 3/4-pound whole side of salmon with skin (about 1 1/2 inches thick at thickest part)

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Season mustard sauce lightly with salt and generously with pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on diagonal on prepared sheet. Spoon 1/2 cup mustard sauce atop salmon, then spread over, covering completely. Sprinkle salmon generously with salt and pepper. Roast just until salmon is opaque in center, about 15 minutes. Using parchment as aid, transfer salmon to platter. Cut crosswise into pieces and serve with remaining mustard sauce.

SALMON WITH POTATOES AND HORSERADISH-TARRAGON SAUCE



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Adapted from an 18th-century recipe by George Lang for his 1971 cookbook, "The Cuisine of Hungary," this recipe layers roast potatoes with just-tender baked salmon and a fresh swipe of horseradish sauce. You could substitute the potatoes with carrots, beets or other root vegetables, or you could play around with more tender vegetables like zucchini or fennel, though you'd need to slice them more thickly and reduce the cook time in Step 1. Likewise, halibut, cod or another white fish can be used instead of salmon. The bright horseradish sauce keeps the salmon moist and gives this dish verve, pairing horseradish's peppery punch with tangy sour cream and fresh herbs.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, casseroles, seafood, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound), unpeeled
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/3 cup drained prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons tarragon
3 tablespoons minced chives
1/8 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
2 pounds boneless, skinless salmon or halibut fillet
1 teaspoon hot paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees and liberally grease a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with butter. Slice the potatoes paper-thin (less than 1/8-inch thick) and line the dish with the potatoes, slightly overlapping them as you arrange them in an even layer. Season generously with salt and pepper, dot with the shallots and bake until the potatoes are almost cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the horseradish-tarragon sauce: Add the sour cream, prepared horseradish, 2 tablespoons each tarragon and chives, white pepper (if using) and 1 teaspoon salt to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate. (This makes about 1 1/3 cups.)
  • Sprinkle the salmon with the paprika and season with salt. Remove the dish from the oven and gently place the salmon on top of the potatoes. Brush 2 to 3 tablespoons of the horseradish-tarragon sauce over the salmon to coat, then bake until the fish flakes with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet.
  • Sprinkle the fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon each tarragon and chives. Serve with the remaining horseradish-tarragon sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 489, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 698 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TARRAGON YOGURT SAUCE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     condiment

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons dried tarragon
1 cup plain fresh yogurt, recipe follows
1 quart 2-percent milk
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup plain yogurt, room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until translucent. Stir 2 tablespoons cornstarch into 2 tablespoons chicken stock to make a slurry. Add the remaining chicken stock to the onion/garlic mixture and bring to simmer. Add the slurry and bring to boil. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove from the heat. Add the salt, pepper, tarragon, and yogurt and heat until warmed through, but do not boil, about 1 minute.
  • Pour milk into small saucepan and whisk in powdered milk and honey. Place over medium heat and bring to 120 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. Once milk has reached 120 degrees F, pour into a cylindrical plastic container, reserving 1/2 cup. Whisk in the reserved 1/2 cup into the yogurt and add back to the milk mixture.
  • Place container into a narrow wine bucket, lined with a heating pad. Set the heating pad to medium. Let the mixture ferment for 3 to 12 hours making sure the temperature stays as close to 115 degrees F as possible.
  • After fermentation is complete place into the refrigerator overnight.

PAN-FRIED WILD SALMON



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This is a simple way to prepare tasty wild salmon!

Provided by Peter

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Salmon

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (3 ounce) fillets salmon, with skin
sea salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Rinse the salmon fillets and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels; season with sea salt.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Gently lay the salmon into the hot oil with the skin side facing up and cook until the the flesh side is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes; turn and continue cooking until the skin side is slightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove the salmon from the skillet, allowing any oil to drain from the fish back into the pan.
  • Remove the skin from the salmon fillets; fry the skin in the oil remaining in the skillet until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the crispy skin with the salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.8 calories, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 195.3 mg

DILL-TARRAGON SALMON



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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

WILD SALMON WITH GREEN SAUCE



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Wild salmon, green beans, new potatoes and herbs: simple seasonal ingredients for an epic summer dining experience. The most important thing here is not to overcook the salmon. Whether baked or grilled, it is ready as soon as you see white juices rising to the surface, which means the fish will be succulent, not dry. It is better to err on the rare side.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds wild salmon fillet, such as King or sockeye, skin on
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
2 pounds new potatoes
1 pound haricots verts, or a mixture of small green and yellow beans
1 shallot, finely diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Zest and juice of 1 small Meyer lemon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and roughly chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped chervil, or a mixture of parsley and tarragon
Lettuce leaves
2 hard-cooked (9-minute) eggs, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Using pliers, remove pin bones from salmon (or have your fishmonger do it). Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet skin side down and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside at room temperature. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Scrub potatoes and simmer in well-salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
  • Top and tail the haricots verts and simmer in well-salted water until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Spread out on a platter to cool (or rinse briefly in cool water) and leave at room temperature.
  • Make the sauce verte: Put shallot in a small bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cover with the red wine vinegar. Macerate 5 minutes, then stir in lemon zest and juice, mustard and capers. Whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil. Just before serving, add parsley, chervil and black pepper to taste.
  • Bake salmon, uncovered, until just done, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly. Put beans in a medium bowl, season with salt and pepper, and dress with 2 tablespoons sauce verte. Line a platter with lettuce leaves, if using, then make a pile of beans. With a spatula, lift salmon from skin, then place on top of beans. Dab salmon with 2 more tablespoons sauce verte, garnish with chopped egg and serve. Pass potatoes and remaining sauce separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 389, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 915 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SALMON WITH TARRAGON-LEEK SAUCE



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Categories     Dairy     Onion     Sauté     Salmon     Spirit     Leek     Tarragon     Parsley     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
4 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped (about 4 cups)
1 1/4 cups dry vermouth
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried
8 6-ounce salmon fillets
All purpose flour
Additional chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks and sauté until soft and transparent, about 15 minutes. Add vermouth and boil over high heat until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Add cream and boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup parsley and tarragon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, cover to keep warm.
  • Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Dust salmon lightly with flour. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in each of 2 non-stick skillets over medium-high heat. Add 4 salmon fillets to each skillet and cook until opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer salmon to plates. Spoon sauce over salmon. Sprinkle with additional parsley and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, wild-caught salmon: This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Cook the salmon gently: Do not overcook it, as this will make it dry and tough.
  • Make sure the sauce is flavorful: Use fresh herbs, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt to create a sauce that is both tangy and creamy.
  • Serve the salmon with your favorite sides: Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad are all great options.

Conclusion:

This wild salmon with tarragon yogurt sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. The salmon is cooked gently to perfection, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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