Bacon-Wrapped Salmon
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Bacon-Wrapped Salmon

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Can’t decide whether you want salmon or bacon for dinner? Try both! Yes, it’s pretty rich, but plenty of fresh tarragon and lemon zest keep the recipe from getting greasy or overwhelming, and the final flavor combination is delicious.

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Bacon-Wrapped Salmon
Nutrition Info Print Recipe
  • Prep: 10 m
  • Cook: 15 m
  • Total: 25 m
  • Servings:
    4

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each, 2 lb total)
  • tarragon 2 sprigs, cut in half
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or raw honey (optional)
  • cooking fat
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 F.
  2. Season the salmon to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Top each fillet with a sprig of tarragon and some lemon zest.
  4. Wrap each fillet with 2 slices of bacon.
  5. Heat some cooking fat in a large ovenproof skillet over a medium-high heat.
  6. Fry the salmon on each side until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side).
  7. Brush each fillet with the maple syrup or honey, if using, and transfer to the oven.
  8. Place the salmon in the oven until cooked through (about 8 to 10 minutes).
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