Poached Salmon Recipe
The "Poached Salmon" recipe is a delightful and quick way to enjoy tender salmon infused with the vibrant flavors of garlic, lemon, and white wine. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, taking just 15 minutes and utilizing only one pan. Here's a breakdown of the recipe:
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 351kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large lemons
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 3 sprigs dill or ½ to 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillet sliced into four equal portions
- Kosher salt
- Hojiblanca Spanish extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon: Zest and juice one lemon. Slice the second lemon into wedges for garnish.
- Prepare the poaching liquid: In a large saucepan with a lid, combine the white wine, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, 2 sprigs of parsley, and 2 sprigs of dill. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Season the salmon: Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with kosher salt.
- Poach the salmon: Nestle the salmon in the poaching liquid. Cover and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes based on the fish's thickness and desired doneness (usually stopping at 5 minutes). Chop the remaining parsley and dill while the salmon poaches.
- Serve: Transfer the salmon to serving plates, spooning some of the poaching liquid over each piece. Sprinkle with lemon zest, chopped parsley, and dill. Optionally, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil if desired. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Skin-on or skinless salmon works well. If using skin-on salmon, remove the skin just before serving for easier consumption.
- For additional Mediterranean ingredients, you can explore shops offering olive oils, honey, jams, and spices.
- Calories: 351 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 7.5 g
- Protein: 34.7 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8.7 g
- Cholesterol: 93.6 mg
- Sodium: 79.4 mg
- Potassium: 965.9 mg
- Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sugar: 2.2 g
- Vitamin A: 201.4 IU
- Vitamin C: 31.2 mg
- Calcium: 44.8 mg
- Iron: 2 mg