Broiled Salmon with Tarragon Sauce
Broiled Salmon with tarragon sauce proves that a timeless recipe can still surprise. It emerges irresistibly crisp on top, tender and succulent within, and reaches the table in less than fifteen minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, skin on, 8-ounces each
- ½ teaspoon virgin olive oil, + 2½ tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 small shallot, peeled and finely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small clove of garlic, peeled, crushed, and finely chopped
Instructions
- Lightly brush the fillets on both sides with ½ teaspoon of the oil and arrange them in a single layer on a foil-lined cookie sheet.
- To make the sauce, place the water, lemon rind, tarragon, vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper, garlic, and the remaining 2 ½ tablespoons of oil in a small bowl. Mix well.
- Preheat the broiler. Place the fillets under the broiler so they are no more than 2” from the heat. Broil for 5 minutes or until all are cooked. Remove from the oven, cover, and set aside for 2 minutes.
- To serve, place a fillet on each plate. Drizzle about 1 ½ tablespoons of sauce on each fillet.
Equipment
Notes
- Since we are broiling the salmon, I recommend using skin-on filets. The skin will hold the salmon together when it crisps up and keep it moist internally.
- The broiler works best for small individual portions, as they cook evenly. If you have a larger portion, such as a whole salmon, I recommend baking it at 425°F, which allows the fish to cook more evenly.
- Always keep a keen eye on your food when broiling. Since your food is about 6 inches from the heat source, it will cook faster and burn even faster. Do not let this deter you from enjoying a crispy outer and tender inside salmon.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.