5.0 from 72 votes
Poached Salmon
This simple salmon is simmered in garlic, lemon, and white wine until tender. It comes together in 15 minutes or less and uses only one pan, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 351 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 large lemons
- 1/2 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 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, sliced into four equal portions
- kosher salt
- Hojiblanca Spanish extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon: Zest, then juice one lemon. Slice the second lemon into wedges or rounds for garnish. Set aside.
- Prepare the poaching liquid: In a large saucepan with a lid, combine the wine, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, and 2 sprigs parsley, and 2 sprigs dill. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Season the salmon: Pat the salmon dry and season with kosher salt on both sides.
- Poach the salmon: Nestle the salmon in the poaching liquid. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cover. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish and your desired doneness (I stop at 5 minutes). While the salmon poaches chop the remaining sprig of parsley and dill.
- Serve: Transfer the salmon to four serving plates and top with a bit of the poaching liquid. Sprinkle the salmon with lemon zest, chopped parsley, and dill. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if using. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges or slices on the side.
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Notes
- Skin-on and skinless salmon will both work well for this recipe. If you’re using skin-on salmon, you may want to use a sharp knife to remove the skin just before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
7.5g
(3%)
Protein
34.7g
(69%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2.7g
(14%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8.7g
Cholesterol
93.6mg
(31%)
Sodium
79.4mg
(3%)
Potassium
965.9mg
(28%)
Fiber
1.8g
(7%)
Sugar
2.2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
201.4IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
31.2mg
(35%)
Calcium
44.8mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 34.7g | 69% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.7g | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 93.6mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 79.4mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 965.9mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 201.4IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 44.8mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.