SALMON TARRAGON

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"As graduate students with two young children, my husband and I are always on the lookout for quick and healthy meals," notes Shannon Beck of Laredo, Texas. "Tarragon and peas complement the salmon in this main course, and best of all, it's on the table in minutes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Carefully add the salmon. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 5-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the butter; cook and stir the onions until tender, 5-10 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the peas, sour cream and seasonings; heat until warmed through. Serve over salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges