Name: Lemon-Tarragon Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets; 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced ((or 2 teaspoons dried)); 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoons pepper, cracked

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Lemon-Tarragon Salmon is a snap to pull together on a rushed evening. Fish seems to be my go-to for quick meals since it thaws so quickly, cooks quickly (and typically with little effort during cooking) and can even be cooked from frozen in a pinch. Note, it will take about twice as long if you are cooking from frozen. If you are like me and grow your own tarragon, then you’ll love knowing this simple seasoning combination which is also fabulous with mahi mahi, trout, and even halibut. I happen to love tarragon. It’s delicious with pork, chicken, fish, mushrooms, and it’s awesome in green salads too. (Hint: this salmon goes really well with Lemon Parsley Cauliflower “R ice” and Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower).

Lemon-Tarragon Salmon

Nutrivore Score: 718

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 242kcal

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced (or 2 teaspoons dried)
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoons pepper, cracked

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F. I always use a silicone liner in my rimmed baking sheet when I’m cooking fish because it makes clean-up so much easier. You could also line with tin foil or parchment paper, or simply grease the baking sheet with a high smoke point fat like tallow, palm shortening, or avocado oil.
Combine your finely chopped tarragon, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the top of your salmon (you won’t be flipping your fish, so no need to do both sides; if your salmon has skin on one side, place that side down on your baking sheet and season the other side).
Bake for 15 minutes, until opaque throughout and segments flake apart easily. Serve with fresh lemon to squeeze over the top if you like.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Lemon-Tarragon Salmon

Amount per Serving

Calories

242

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

148

Potassium

835

Carbohydrates

0.2

Fiber

0.1

Sugar

0.04

Protein

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.