Salmon with Mashed Peas and Tarragon Butter Recipe

Name: Salmon with Mashed Peas and Tarragon Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound frozen peas (about 3 cups); 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, 6 tablespoons cubed; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons slivered tarragon; Four 6-ounce salmon fillets, with skin; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1
In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the peas until tender, 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
2
In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in the cream.
3
Add the peas and mash with a potato masher until chunky.
4
Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
5
In a small saucepan, simmer the wine with the lemon juice over moderate heat until reduced to 1 tablespoon, 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter, one cube at a time, until the sauce is thickened.
7
Whisk in the tarragon and season with salt and pepper.
8
Transfer the sauce to a small bowl and keep warm.
9
Heat a grill pan.
10
Rub the salmon with the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
11
Grill skin side down over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
12
Spoon the mashed peas onto plates and top with the salmon, skin side up.
13
Spoon the tarragon-butter sauce over the salmon and serve.

437

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound frozen peas (about 3 cups), 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, 6 tablespoons cubed, 1/2 cup heavy cream, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Salmon with Mashed Peas and Tarragon Butter falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Salmon with Mashed Peas and Tarragon Butter

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Variations & substitutions

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