Grilled Salmon with Creamy Tarragon Sauce Recipe
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Grilled Salmon with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

By: Joyce Turley 
"Joyce Turley of Slaughter, Kentucky accents succulent salmon with a zippy sauce featuring tarragon, green onions, lime juice and hot pepper sauce."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Brush salmon on both sides with oil. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Place salmon, skin side down, on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  2. For sauce, combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with the salmon.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (4 ounces of salmon with 2 tablespoons of sauce, prepared with fat-free yogurt and mayonnaise) equals 265 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 130 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by Chef Tony   view full review
There are absolutely no fishes, salads, etc. that this doesn't enhance.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2009 by Basset Hound Mommy   view full review
This is a good, easy recipe. I used low-fat mayo, non-fat yogurt, and added dill. I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2010 by Jena   view full review
This was awesome! The only thing I changed was to sub 1T fat free sour cream for the mayo.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by theocsuvmommy   view full review
This sauce is so super yummy! I think it would be great as a spread for a chicken breast...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2009 by Shell   view full review
This recipe is great! The second time I substituted reduced fat sour cream for yogurt and add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2007 by GRAMGRABLE   view full review
THIS SALMON WAS JUST AWESOME - THOUGHT IT MIGHT DRY OUT ON THE GRILL WITHOUT THE FOIL WRAP-...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by Bethy   view full review
I cooked the salmon in the oven and added a bit of dill to the sauce. Really good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by Jpav   view full review
Adjusted mayo / yogurt mix to taste. Family loved it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2012 by sarazion   view full review
If I could give this higher than 5-stars, I would give this 20! YUMMMMM! Tarragon is an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2012 by kkgr8ful   view full review
really enjoyed the tarragon....usually use dill with salmon....pleasant surprise...added a bit...

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