Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Broiled Salmon with Tarragon Butter

4.3

(37)

Offer some fresh strawberries for dessert.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Fresh ground pepper
2 1-inch-thick salmon fillets
Salt
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled

Preparation

  1. Preheat broiler. Melt butter with lemon juice in small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and add generous amount of pepper. Arrange salmon skin side down on broilerproof pan. Brush with half of butter mixture. Season with salt. Broil without turning until just cooked through. Transfer to plates. Add tarragon to remaining butter. Spoon over salmon and serve.

TagsSalmonFishSeafoodTarragonHerbs & SpicesMainDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeKetoQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerBroilBon Appétit
Read More
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week
Like lemony baked salmon and strawberry shortcake roll.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
29 Spring Pastas to Make the Most of Seasonal Produce
Like spicy carrot rigatoni and weeknight-fancy ravioli with peas.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Strawberry Shortcake Roll
A birthday favorite in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen.
Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon
This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in March
Like lemony risotto and tandoori-style cauliflower.
Our Favorite French Onion Soup
Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.