Name: Salmon with Tarragon Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; 2/3 cup 2% milk

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Salmon with Tarragon Sauce

10 min4 servings

Here’s a fast and foolproof microwave method for tender salmon steaks covered with a distinctive Dijon and green onion sauce. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth

1 tablespoon butter

1 green onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

2/3 cup 2% milk

Instructions

1 Place salmon in a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour wine over top. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon and keep warm.

2 Add butter and onion to the pan juices; cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, mustard and tarragon until blended; gradually stir in milk. Cook, uncovered for 1-2 minutes or until thickened; stirring every 30 seconds. Serve with salmon.