Garlic Poached Salmon with Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
289 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Garlic Poached Salmon with Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce
Description
Garlic Poached Salmon with Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce starts by simmering salmon portions in a mixture of white wine, water, minced garlic, lemon zest, and seasoning. The gentle poaching method cooks the salmon evenly, preserving its moisture and delicate flavor.
Meanwhile, the sauce is made separately by browning diced onion in olive oil, then adding garlic, the remaining wine, and reducing it to concentrate flavor. Lemon juice, capers, fresh dill, and butter are incorporated before folding in Greek yogurt off heat to create a creamy yet tangy sauce with savory notes from the capers and herbs.
The sauce is served over the poached salmon, complementing the mild fish with bright acidity and creamy texture. This combination offers a balanced meal with fresh flavors and a pleasing contrast of tender fish and luscious sauce.
The notes mention adjusting sodium based on seasoning and external calculations, indicating flexibility for taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salmon portioned into 4 pieces, filets
- 1 cup white wine divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lemon juice and zest of one
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion finely diced, small
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh
- 1 tablespoon capers drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet, add 1/2 cup of the wine and fish. Add enough water to almost cover the salmon.
- Add one clove minced garlic, the lemon zest, and salt and pepper to the liquid and on top of the salmon.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer for approximately 5 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, to make the sauce, saute the onion in the olive oil (1 tablespoon) in a small pot or skillet over medium heat, until browned.
- Add the remaining clove of minced garlic, stir for one minute or until fragrant.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup of wine, and reduce until about half the wine is gone.
- Add the lemon juice, capers (1 tablespoon), dill (1 tablespoon), and butter (1 tablespoon); heat until butter is melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in yogurt (1/2 cup) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve sauce over salmon.
Notes
- Adjust salt and seasoning to taste as the nutrition info does not include added sodium.
- Use fresh dill and capers for optimal flavor in the sauce.
- Poach salmon slowly to ensure moist, tender fillets without overcooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 654mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 133IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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