Ingredients
- 2 shallots
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 red pepper
- ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Approximately 1/4 cup red wine vinegar (to taste)
- Course salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
203 calories; 20 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 1 gram protein; 4 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
1 cup
Preparation
- Mince the shallots and the garlic and place in a bowl.
- Preheat broiler. Cut the pepper into quarters or sixths and place skin side up on foil paper on a broiling pan. Broil until the skin blisters. Place the pepper in a paper bag and let cool. Peel away the skin and chop the pepper. Add to the bowl containing the shallots and garlic.
- Add the tarragon leaves and olive oil. Mix thoroughly. Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper and taste to correct seasoning. Place in a serving bowl and serve spooned over the fish at the table.
- This sauce is also good on boiled potatoes.

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