Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHarper's GardenSeared Jail Island Salmon Recipe

Seared Jail Island Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Harper's Garden
Time40m
Serves4

new potatoes, snow peas, leeks, tarragon butter

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Boil the new potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Leeks and Snow Peas

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add snow peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the Tarragon Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in chopped tarragon and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Sear the Salmon

    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Add salmon to the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

  5. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Plate the seared salmon, alongside the sautéed leeks and snow peas, and drizzle the tarragon butter over the top. Serve with the boiled new potatoes on the side.

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