Best 12 Salmon With Tarragon Sauce Recipes

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Salmon with tarragon sauce is a classic French dish that is both elegant and relatively easy to prepare. The delicate flavor of salmon pairs perfectly with the light, citrusy sauce, and the fresh tarragon adds a touch of herbaceousness. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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

SALMON WITH TARRAGON-YOGURT SAUCE



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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 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

POACHED SALMON WITH TARRAGON SAUCE



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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

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

OVEN-ROASTED SALMON WITH TARRAGON TARTAR SAUCE



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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

SALMON STEAKS WITH ORANGE AND TARRAGON SAUCE



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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

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.

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 CREAM SAUCE



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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.

7-MINUTE SALMON PICCATA



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In just a few minutes, with only a few ingredients, using just one pan, we're making an incredible dish featuring one of the world's best pan sauces. Whether you're an expert cook or just getting started, this is one recipe/technique that you must master-and the good news is, it couldn't be simpler.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salmon Fillets

Time 12m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless salmon fillets
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons clarified butter
2 tablespoons drained capers
¼ cup white wine
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Season salmon with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle flour onto one side of each fillet and pat gently onto the fish.
  • Heat clarified butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, floured side down, and let sear for 2 ½ minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and cover with foil.
  • Add capers to the skillet and press with the back of a fork to gently mash. Pour in wine and lemon juice; add lemon zest. Swirl the pan to combine. Let reduce by half, about 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to low and add butter; swirl the pan or stir with a spoon or spatula until butter is almost fully melted. Transfer salmon and any accumulated juices from the plate back into the skillet. Allow butter to fully melt while spooning sauce over salmon.
  • Pour in water to thin sauce if needed; continue to spoon sauce over salmon and cook until salmon is fully cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the fillets should read about 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Sprinkle parsley over top.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate; spoon pan sauce over salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 162.5 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 361.1 mg

Tips:

  • To ensure the salmon is cooked evenly, use a sharp knife to score the skin in a diamond pattern before cooking.
  • For a crispier skin, pat the salmon dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the salmon in a hot skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • To make the tarragon sauce, use fresh tarragon leaves for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can substitute another dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
  • Serve the salmon with roasted vegetables or a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

This salmon with tarragon sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the tarragon sauce is light and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

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