Ultimate Salmon Sauce: Irresistible Tarragon-Must

This mustard sauce tastes gourmet and needs only a handful of ingredients. An effortless recipe that will allow you to put a restaurant-quality meal on the table.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Total Time:
16 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 2tablespoonsfinely minced shallots

  • 2tablespoonsdry white wine (such as Chardonnay)

  • ½cuphalf-and-half

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh tarragon

  • 2tablespoonsDijon mustard

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.

  2. Stir in white wine, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Allow wine to evaporate, then slowly add half and half, tarragon, and Dijon mustard while stirring. Lower the heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce reaches desired consistency, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  3. Spoon sauce over salmon and serve.

Cook’s Note:

If you don’t have shallots, you can substitute onion. If you don’t care for tarragon, another option would be fresh dill in the same amount.

You can also use Pinot Grigio instead of Chardonnay.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories89
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g
9%
Saturated Fat
3g
13%
Cholesterol
11mg
4%
Sodium
201mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Protein
1g
Potassium
75mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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