Grilled Salmon Fillets with a Lemon, Tarragon, and Garlic Sauce Recipe
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Grilled Salmon Fillets with a Lemon, Tarragon, and Garlic Sauce

By: Austin Geraldson 
"This is perfect for summer grilling, especially if you want something different than the same old same old."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (44)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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  • 1/2 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Prepare a grill for high heat.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper; set aside.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 512 | Total Fat: 46.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by Lisa Lou   view full review
This was very very good. I cut the salmon into four fillets, wrapped them in foil, and baked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2008 by KOALAGIRL   view full review
Company Worthy and Restaurant Quality! Be sure to make your sauce ahead of time to let the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by TGIR22   view full review
Very good. Only suggestion I have: make the sauce ahead (a couple of hours if possible) and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by SunnyByrd   view full review
The flavor of the sauce was a lot more tangy than I expected - which is good! I baked the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by Nandabear Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I went to Costco yesterday and got some salmon and decided to try out a new recipe. This one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by andrea   view full review
This dish has a great concept. I really enjoyed topping the salmon with lemon slices. However...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2007 by Mike   view full review
10 minute prep time, 10 minute cook time. So quick & easy. Blend the sauce very well to mix...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2010 by Amy   view full review
I was surprised at how tasty the lemon garlic sauce was! I ended using trout and baking the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by CAS   view full review
I was a little concerned that this would taste like mayo but the sauce was great. I also added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I agree with Mike in that this is certainly a company worthy dish. Can't wait to make this for...

 

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