GRILLED SALMON WITH HERBED STRAWBERRY HOLLANDAISE

Grilled Salmon with Herbed Strawberry Hollandaise image

Traditional hollandaise sauce gets a summery twist in this delightful entree. After being marinated in a fresh strawberry vinaigrette, salmon fillets are grilled and dressed with the strawberry-herb sauce. -Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

6 fresh strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
Optional garnishes: chopped green onions and additional fresh strawberries

Steps:

Place strawberries in a food processor. Cover and process until pureed; set aside 2 tablespoons for sauce. Pour remaining puree into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the vinegar, oil, cilantro, salt, cayenne and 1 teaspoon mustard. Add the salmon; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on a grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 12-14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Keep warm., In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the egg yolks, cream, lemon juice and remaining mustard until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Reduce heat to low. Very slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly. Stir in tarragon and reserved strawberry puree., Serve immediately with salmon. Garnish with green onions and additional strawberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 238mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.