Tarragon-Pecan Salmon
- Ready In:
- 41mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 24 ounces salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1⁄4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
- 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1⁄4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
- 1⁄4 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped
directions
- Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Place fish in a plastic bag set in a deep bowl; set aside.
- Combine orange peel, orange juice, olive oil, and the 2 teaspoons tarragon; pour over fish, turning to coat.
- Seal bag; let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degees F.
- In a small dish combine mustard, melted margarine or butter, and honey; set aside.
- In another dish combine bread crumbs, pecans, parsley, and the remaining 2 teaspoons tarragon.
- Remove salmon from marinade; discard marinade.
- Place fish, skin side down, on greased shallow baking pan.
- Brush with mustard mixture; sprinkle with crumb mixture, pressing crumbs gently to coat.
- Bake, uncovered, for 12 to 16 minutes or until fish just flakes easily with a fork.
- If desired, sprinkle with additional tarragon and parsley. Garnish with lemon slices.
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Reviews
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Thanks so much for this recipe, it is just lovely, and that is a genuine compliment from someone who doesn't really like fish!! The husband loves fish, but I usually only eat it because it is good for me. I had no fresh tarragon so used dry, but it was still delightful. Tarragon is a delicate flavour and it complimented the fish and orange flavours perfectly. The honey mustard basting and the nutty crumb topping together finish it all off beautifully.
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MA HIKER
North Haven, Connecticut
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