Tarragon Lime Mustard Crusted Salmon

I usually gauge whether or not a meal is blog-worthy by the number of yummy sounds or comments at the dinner table.  This was my husband's birthday meal, and it was definitely a hit.  It has only a few ingredients, but they go together really well.

Recipe:  Tarragon Lime Mustard Crusted Salmon

3 Tablespoons Butter

Juice of 1/2 Lime

3 cloves Garlic

a few sprigs of fresh Tarragon

1 1/2 Tablespoons Dijon, Stone ground, or Peppercorn Mustard

2 Tablespoons of Soy Sauce

1 1/2 lbs Fresh Wild Salmon

a splash of Vegetable stock

Marinate the salmon with the soy sauce for at least 10 minutes.  Mix all of the remaining ingredients in a dish.

Put a pan over high heat, spray with olive oil.    Place the fish flesh side down to sear for a minute or two.  Flip to skin side down.  Add a splash of stock.  Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 or 10 minutes.  You don't want the sauce to melt and run off the fish.

Apply the mixture to the top of the salmon and place under the broiler until the fish is cooked through (cool, pink in the middle).  Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

It may sound ridiculous, but make sure you have a heavy duty pot holder to remove the pan.  I can't count how many times I have burnt myself on the handle of a pan when removing from the broiler!