Salmon with Tarragon & Shallot Butter Sauce
- 4 whole Salmon Fillets (5-6 Oz Each)
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 cups Olive Oil
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 3 Tablespoons Chopped Shallots
- 1/2 whole Large Lemon, Juiced
- 3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Tarragon
- Season the fillets of salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil and then add the salmon, skin side down.
- Cook until the salmon is cooked almost all the way through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and cook for about 2 more minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through.
- Place the salmon on a plate and set aside.
- Pour the excess oil out of the pan and place the pan back on the stove, over medium heat.
- Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the pan.
- Once the butter melts, add the chopped shallots and squeeze in the lemon juice.
- Add the chopped fresh tarragon, season the sauce with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Plate the salmon, spoon the sauce over each piece, and serve immediately.
salmon, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, butter, shallots, lemon, fresh tarragon
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/salmon-with-tarragon-shallot-butter-sauce/ (may not work)