Best 9 Grilled Wild Salmon With Fresh Tarragon Butter Recipes

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Grilled wild salmon with fresh tarragon butter is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its flaky, succulent flesh and herbaceous, aromatic butter. The combination of the smoky char from the grill , the delicate flavor of the wild salmon, and the vibrant, lemony notes of the tarragon butter creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you are a seasoned grill master or a novice cook, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating this culinary masterpiece, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SALMON WITH TARRAGON BUTTER, GRILLED ON THE SKIN



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Always let fish sit for a few minutes after cooking, as it will give up juices that have little flavor. Pour away this juice; it dilutes any sauce that you serve and will make the plate unattractive. Also note that each serving here is 5 ounces (150 g), half of the salmon fillet per person. If you want a heartier serving, simply increase the weight of the salmon fillets. The cooking time should remain the same. This recipe is ideal for a gas grill; if you don't have a plancha, use a cast- iron skillet set on your grill.

Provided by Robyn Doyon-Aitken

Categories     Main course     Main Dish

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 to 10 ounces; 300 g each) salmon fillets, (bones removed, rinsed quickly and patted dry)
2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil
4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (10 g) gently packed tarragon leaves, (minced)
4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Light all three burners of a gas grill. Place a plancha on the grill; let it heat to blistering and the grill to about 425-450°F (220-230°C).
  • Rub each salmon fillet all over with a light coating of oil. Put the butter in a medium heatproof pan and place it on the grill to melt.
  • When the plancha is hot, place the salmon fillets on it, skin side down. The butter is most likely melted at this point, so remove it and keep it warm. Close the grill and cook the salmon fillets until they are opaque through, about 8 minutes; if they are almost but not quite opaque, remember they will continue to cook once off the grill. Slip a sturdy metal spatula between the meat and the skin of each fillet, and transfer the meat to a cutting board with a trough around it to catch the juices or a large plate or platter. Carefully remove the skin from the plancha- it will be golden and crisp- and reserve. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and let it sit for a few minutes so that the fillets give up their juices.
  • Stir the tarragon into the melted butter, then stir in the lemon juice to taste.
  • To serve, cut each piece of salmon fillet in half crosswise, and use a slotted spatula (so their juices don't come with them) to transfer one piece each to the center of a warmed plate. Drizzle the butter mixture over each piece. Cut each piece of salmon skin in two, and balance each piece at an angle on a piece of salmon. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SALMON WITH TARRAGON BUTTER



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This salmon, seasoned with tarragon, is a healthy grilled low-carb entree.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves *
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 (1-inch thick) salmon steaks

Steps:

  • Heat one side of gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Place coals to one side in charcoal grill. Make aluminum foil drip pan; place opposite heat.
  • Combine all ingredients except salmon in bowl. Reserve half of mixture; set aside.
  • Spread remaining butter mixture onto both sides of each salmon steak.
  • Place salmon onto grill over drip pan. Grill, turning once, 10-12 minutes or until salmon flakes with fork. Serve salmon with reserved butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 29 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 115 milligrams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 19 grams

GRILLED SALMON CUBES WITH TAWNY PORT-TARRAGON SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 first course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound salmon steak (1 1/4 inches thick)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup tawny port (as dry as possible)
1/4 cup firmly packed, fresh tarragon leaves (no stems)
1 large shallot, minced
1/4 cup beef stock
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold butter
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Coarse salt for sprinkling the salmon

Steps:

  • Skin and bone the salmon steak. Cut into 8 cubes, each one approximately 1 1/4 inches square. Season well with salt and pepper. Place in a mixing bowl, and add the tawny port. Stir in the tarragon leaves, reserving a few for garnish. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours (try to marinate it as long as possible).
  • When ready to cook, prepare a charcoal fire. While the fire is getting hot, prepare the sauce. Remove the salmon cubes from the marinade and reserve cubes. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Add the shallot and beef stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface. Boil the liquid until it is reduced to a glaze. Reduce the heat to low, and begin whisking in the cold butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. (Make sure that the sauce doesn't "break". When all the butter is incorporated, you'll have a smooth, medium-thick, tan-colored sauce.) Strain it into a clean saucepan and keep warm over very low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • When the sauce is almost ready, grill the reserved salmon cubes: First dry them very well, then toss them with the vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Place them on the grill and cook, turning them with tongs, until charred on the outside, still rosy-pink on the inside, about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, you could place the oiled cubes under a preheated broiler, turning, until just done.)
  • Place each salmon cube on a small plate. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Drizzle each cube with a half teaspoon of the sauce (reserve the leftover sauce for another use). Sprinkle each cube with a few flecks of the reserved tarragon leaves, finely minced.

GRILLED SOCKEYE SALMON WITH TARRAGON BUTTER



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Make and share this Grilled Sockeye Salmon With Tarragon Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bay Laurel

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 fillets, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 sockeye salmon fillets, thawed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Prepare grill placing coals to one side; heat until coals are ash white. Make aluminum foil drip pan; place opposite coals.
  • Meanwhile, stir together butter, tarragon and lemon juice in small bowl. Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons butter mixture on both sides of each salmon fillet.
  • Place salmon on grill. Grill, turning once, until salmon flakes with fork (10 to 12 minutes). Serve salmon with remaining butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.6, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 226.4, Sodium 376.5, Carbohydrate 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 63.7

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

BROILED SALMON WITH TARRAGON BUTTER



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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.

ANNE'S FABULOUS GRILLED SALMON



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This is a grilled salmon recipe that is used at the Saint Matthew Parish picnic every year in Seattle, Washington. It works well with any cut of salmon for grilling, however we typically use salmon fillets. Use wild sockeye or king salmon.

Provided by Esmee Williams

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons honey
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1 (3 pound) salmon fillet, with skin

Steps:

  • Make a pan out of aluminum foil by doubling up layers of foil large enough to hold your fillet. Place the foil onto a cookie sheet. Lay the fillet onto the foil with the skin side down. In a small bowl, stir together the oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, ginger, honey, basil and shallots. Pour over the salmon and let it marinate while you preheat the grill, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill for medium-low heat. Slide the foil with the salmon off of the cookie sheet and onto the grill. Cover with the lid and grill the fillet for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, about 20 minutes. Salmon should be able to flake with a fork, but not be too dry. When you serve the salmon, the skin will stick to the foil and your grill will remain clean. Simply slice and use a spatula to scoop the fillet off of the skin to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 154.1 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 48.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 277.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

GRILLED WILD SALMON WITH FRESH TARRAGON BUTTER



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped Walla Walla sweet onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) butter or margarine
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried tarragon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3-pound) Chinook, silver, or sockeye salmon or steelhead fillet
salt and pepper
2 lemon slices
2 sprigs fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook the onion, parsley, butter, lemon juice, and tarragon over medium-low heat until the onion is tender, about 20 minutes. Brush fish with a small amount of the melted butter mixture to keep it from sticking to the grill, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put the fillet, skin-side-up, on a moderately hot grill and cook for 15 minutes. Turn the fillet over and carefully stack onion from the tarragon butter over the fish. Cook for another 10 minutes, basting with butter often. (The fish needs to be turned only once while cooking.) Serve grilled fish on a warm platter garnished with slices of lemon and sprigs of fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

GRILLED SALMON WITH CREAMY TARRAGON SAUCE



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This recipe accents succulent salmon with a zippy sauce featuring tarragon, green onions, lime juice and hot pepper sauce. -Joyce Turley. Slaughter, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 salmon fillet (1 pound)
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Spoon oil on both sides of salmon. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon, skin side down, on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., For sauce, combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To ensure the salmon is cooked evenly, use a sharp knife to score the skin side of the fish before grilling.
  • To prevent the salmon from sticking to the grill, brush the grates with oil before cooking.
  • Cook the salmon over medium heat for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • To make the tarragon butter, simply combine softened butter, chopped tarragon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Serve the grilled salmon immediately with the tarragon butter, lemon wedges, and your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Grilled wild salmon with fresh tarragon butter is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The salmon is flaky and flavorful, while the tarragon butter adds a bright and herbaceous flavor. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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