GRILLED SALMON IN CHAMPAGNE SAUCE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Grilled Salmon in Champagne Sauce image

After a long week of my business traveling, my wonderful retired husband (now past---God rest his soul) would pick me up at the airport and fix this delicious dish, while toasting the coming weekend with the extra champagne. This is wonderful!

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     European

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb salmon fillet, about 1-inch inch thick
olive oil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/2 cup champagne
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
3 tablespoons sour cream
extra tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Paint each fillet on both sides with olive oil; salt and pepper.
  • Place on grill and cook for approximately 3-7 minutes on each side, depending on your choice of doneness.
  • Remove to heated platter and cover.
  • Heat 1 teas. olive oil in saute pan over medim heat; add shallots.
  • Saute about 1 1/2 minutes to soften.
  • Reduce heat to med-low.
  • Stir in Champagne, mustard, salt(if desired) and tarragon.
  • Blend well.
  • Remove from heat, stir in sour cream.
  • Place half of sauce on heated serving plate; top with salmon fillet and garnish with very light sprinkle of tarragon.
  • Serve.

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #15-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #for-1-or-2     #very-low-carbs     #seafood     #french     #european     #romantic     #salmon     #fish     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-calorie     #low-carb     #low-in-something     #saltwater-fish     #taste-mood     #number-of-servings     #presentation     #served-hot