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Easy Poached Salmon

Poached salmon is wonderfully moist and delicate. Poach it in white wine or simply water, then serve it warm with hollandaise sauce or cold with tartar sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 bunch dill weed
  • 2 salmon fillets 6 ounces each, pin bones removed
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Pour the wine into a 12-inch lidded skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Place the dill weed in the skillet, reserving a few sprigs for garnish. Place the salmon fillets on top of the dill, skin side down. Sprinkle the salmon with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Cover the pan tightly with the lid (or with a double layer of foil).
  4. Poach the salmon until it's no longer raw in the thickest part, for 5-10 minutes, depending on its thickness. It should reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
  5. Serve the salmon immediately (with hollandaise sauce if you wish), or chill it for at least 2 hours and serve it cold with mayonnaise or tartar sauce.

Notes

  • The liquid should cover the bottom of the pan - add water if needed. You can use fish stock instead of wine or simply use water. 
  • Make sure to maintain a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil. If needed, reduce the heat to medium-low. 
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in a sealed container, for up to 3 days. I like to flake them and add them, cold, to a salad the next day for lunch.
  • You can also reheat the leftovers gently in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. If you reheat them too aggressively, they will be dry.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1fillet Calories 285kcal (14%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 360mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Serving 1fillet
Calories 285kcal 14%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 360mg 15%

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