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Juicy baked salmon fillets garnished with herbs and served with lemon wedges on a white plate.

Poached Salmon

Amanda BC
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lemons one thinly sliced for poaching, the other cut into wedges for serving
  • 1 small shallot thinly sliced
  • Handful of fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, or tarragon
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine chardonnay or sauvignon blanc work well
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, combine the thinly sliced lemon, shallot, and fresh herbs. Pour in the white wine and water and let it simmer gently over medium heat.
    Slicing lemons, herbs, and aromatics in a stainless steel pan for cooking or flavoring.
  • Once your poaching liquid is simmering, lay the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Sprinkle them with a pinch of kosher salt and a twist of black pepper. Cover the skillet with a lid to trap the steam and let the salmon poach for about 5-7 minutes. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your fillets, so keep an eye on them. You're aiming for salmon that's just cooked through and still moist.
    Fresh salmon fillets with lemon slices, herbs, and vegetables in a stainless steel skillet.
  • When the salmon is ready, carefully transfer the fillets to plates and top each one with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Serve with a lemon wedge on the side.
    Juicy salmon fillet seasoned with black pepper and herbs cooking in a skillet with lemon slices and shallots.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 35gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 80mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Poached Salmon
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