Tarragon-Mustard Sauce for Salmon

A simple cream sauce with Dijon mustard and tarragon that pairs well with salmon fillets.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 89 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
• 0.5 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in white wine, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Allow wine to evaporate, then slowly add half and half, tarragon, and Dijon mustard while stirring. Lower the heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce reaches desired consistency, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 3

Spoon sauce over salmon and serve.