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Easy Poached Salmon
5 from 12 votes

Easy Poached Salmon

This Easy Poached Salmon recipe cooks salmon filets gently in a simmering liquid of lemon, shallots, fresh herbs, white wine, and water. The poaching method keeps the salmon tender and moist while imparting a subtle citrus and herb flavor. It’s an appropriate choice for those seeking a delicate cooked salmon without frying or baking.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lemon one thinly sliced for poaching and the other quartered for squeezing on top, plural
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced, small
  • 3 to 4 prigs fresh herbs tender, including dill, parsley, cilantro, tarragon, etc
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the poaching liquid. In a large skillet add the sliced lemon, shallot, fresh herbs, wine, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Add the salmon. Place the salmon filets (skin side down) in the pan, season with salt and pepper, cover the pan, and poach for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
  3. Garnish and serve. Garnish the poached salmon with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon. If you'd like, you can drizzle hollandaise sauce on top before serving as well!

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 81mg (3%) Potassium 944mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 143IU (3%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Potassium 944mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 143IU 3%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.