Tarragon-Pecan Salmon Recipe

Name: Tarragon-Pecan Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Place fish in a plastic bag set in a deep bowl; set aside.
2
Combine orange peel, orange juice, olive oil, and the 2 teaspoons tarragon; pour over fish, turning to coat.
3
Seal bag; let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degees F.
5
In a small dish combine mustard, melted margarine or butter, and honey; set aside.
6
In another dish combine bread crumbs, pecans, parsley, and the remaining 2 teaspoons tarragon.
7
Remove salmon from marinade; discard marinade.
8
Place fish, skin side down, on greased shallow baking pan.
9
Brush with mustard mixture; sprinkle with crumb mixture, pressing crumbs gently to coat.
10
Bake, uncovered, for 12 to 16 minutes or until fish just flakes easily with a fork.
11
If desired, sprinkle with additional tarragon and parsley. Garnish with lemon slices.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces salmon fillets, 2 teaspoons orange zest, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tarragon-Pecan Salmon 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.

Tarragon-Pecan Salmon

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