Tarragon-Roasted Salmon
- 2 large lemons
- 1 whole salmon
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 large bunch tarragon
- 1 small bunch parsley
- Caper sauce
- Lemon wedges
- 3/4 c. sour cream
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- 1/4 c. milk
- 3 tbsp. capers
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/2 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel
- .13 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line jelly-roll pan with foil.
- Arrange one-third of lemon slices in row down center of pan.
- Rinse salmon inside and out with cold running water; pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub outside of salmon with oil.
- Place salmon on top of lemon slices.
- Sprinkle cavity with salt and pepper.
- Place tarragon and parsley sprigs and half of remaining lemon slices in cavity.
- Arrange remaining lemon slices on top of fish.
- Roast salmon until just opaque throughout when knife is inserted at backbone, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare Caper Sauce.
- For Caper Sauce: In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup milk, 3 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper until blended.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to two days.
- Makes about 1 2/3 cups.Each tablespoon: About 58 calories, 0g protein, 1g carbohydrate, 6g total fat (2g saturated), 7mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium.
- Carefully remove lemon slices and peel off skin from top of salmon; discard.
- Using two wide spatulas, transfer salmon to cutting board.
- To serve, slide cake server under front section of top fillet and lift off fillet; transfer to warm large platter.
- Slide server under backbone and lift it away from bottom fillet; discard.
- Slide cake server between bottom fillet and skin and transfer fillet to platter.
- Serve with lemon wedges and caper sauce.
- Makes 10 main-dish servings.
- Nutritional information is based on one serving without sauce.
lemons, salmon, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, tarragon, parsley, caper sauce, lemon wedges, sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, capers, tarragon, freshly grated lemon peel, ground black pepper
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/tarragon-roasted-salmon-caper-sauce (may not work)