Grilled Salmon in Champagne Sauce

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!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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