Grilled Wild Alaska Salmon With Tarragon Mustard Sauce

Liv.ing A.las.ka [liv-ing uh-las-kuh] noun the act or condition of a person or thing that lives with the wild and exciting frontier mentality.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2  tablespoons  whole grain mustard
• 2  tablespoons  prepared horseradish
• 3  tablespoons honey
• 2  tablespoons  minced shallots
• 1  minced garlic clove (1 tsp)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped  fresh tarragon leaves
•  salt and pepper
• 3  lbs salmon fillets or 3  lbs  steaks

Directions

1. Gently whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, horseradish, honey, shallot, garlic, and chopped fresh tarragon.
2. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings accordingly. Salt and pepper to taste, add honey if it’s too mustardy, or add horseradish if you want it hotter. Let the flavors in the sauce meld for at least 15 minutes.
3. Fire up the grill to medium high heat.
4. Remove pin bones from salmon.
5. Season salmon with salt and pepper and place show-side down on clean, well-seasoned, and oiled grill grates. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLIP, MOVE OR TOUCH THE SALMON IN ANY WAY. Cook until it’s about 60% cooked through, or for approximately 4 minutes and proceed to carefully flip. Cook on skin side for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until it’s done to your liking.
6. Remove salmon from the grill and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
7. Serve with a generous spoonful of the Tarragon Mustard Sauce.