SALMON WITH TARRAGON-YOGURT SAUCE

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A simple yogurt sauce pairs nicely with broiled salmon; this elegant main dish comes together easily in about 15 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, plus leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 pounds skinless salmon fillet, cut into 8 pieces, or 8 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Make sauce: Stir together yogurt, chopped tarragon, and lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place salmon on sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes. (Keep at room temperature up to 1 hour.) Serve salmon, garnished with tarragon leaves, with sauce alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

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