Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Recipe

4.96 from 24 votes

Salmon is already delicious, but it's even more decadent wrapped in bacon with some fresh herbs and lemon zest.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon wrapped, salmon

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 281kcal

Cost 25

4 wild salmon fillets about 5 oz. each (that’s just under 2 lbs of salmon in total)
2 sprigs tarragon cut in half
Zest of 1 lemon
8 slices of bacon
2 tbsp. maple syrup or raw honey optional
Cooking fat
Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper

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