This easy and delicious Poached Salmon is on your plate in just 15 minutes. Deceptively chic, it’s the perfect option for dining alone or when you’re in a hurry.
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Whether you’re entertaining a crowd or preparing a simple meal for one person, there’s nothing quite as simple and delicious as poached salmon. This is hands down my favorite way to cook salmon because it’s so quick!
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Easy Poached Salmon
It only takes 15 minutes from start to finish (at least for a small fillet) and it doesn’t stink in the kitchen like grilling or roasting salmon can.
The method we use is “shallow poaching”. Instead of dipping the salmon in a poacher liquid, we rest it on a bed of shallots, parsley, and dill with some white wine and water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook. The salmon cooks gently and absorbs the flavors of the aromatic substances.
Perfect sides of poached salmon
- Orange beurre blanc sauce
- Couscous with pistachios and apricots
- Green Cauliflower Rice
- Fried zucchini with garlic
- Easy Cucumber, Peach, and Basil Salad
From the editors of Simply Recipes
Poached Salmon
To feed a crowd with a large fillet, use a pan wide enough to accommodate the entire fillet. Then add enough white wine and water to cover the bottom of the pan at least 1/4 inch.
ingredients
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1/2 Cup dry White wine (a good Sauvignon Blanc)
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1/2 Cup water
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Several branches from fresh dill or a pinch of dried dill
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1 branch fresh parsley
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1 shallotthinly sliced, or a few thin slices of onion
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1 to 1 1/2 lb salmon filletspin bone removed
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Salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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2 to 3 slices fresh lemonserve
method
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Preparation of the poaching liquid:
In a skillet, add wine, water, dill, parsley, and shallots or onions and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
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Add Salmon:
Sprinkle the salmon fillets with a little salt. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on pan and cover.
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Cook and serve the salmon:
Depending on the thickness of the fillet, cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until desired doneness. Don’t overcook.
Serve sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper and a lemon wedge or two.
CONTINUE READING:
| nutritional information (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 380 | calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 5g | carbohydrates |
| 38g | protein |
