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Mother's Day Recap...Part Two...Grilled Salmon with Dill and Tarragon Butter... Recipe
Ingredients
- Grilled Salmon with Dill and Tarragon Butter - Adapted From Recipe Girl
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons finely diced dill pickles (or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed)
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 salmon filet, enough for 4 servings, about 3 pounds
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 cedar plank, soaked in water for one hour
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 476g | |
| Calories 1240 | |
| Calories from Fat 887 | 72% |
| Total Fat 99.53g | 124% |
| Saturated Fat 41.3g | 165% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 340mg | 113% |
| Sodium 775mg | 32% |
| Potassium 1511mg | 43% |
| Total Carbs 1.37g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.31g | 0% |
| Protein 81.95g | 131% |
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