Poached Salmon

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  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    260 kcal

Poached Salmon

This easy poached salmon recipe feels fancy, but it's fast enough for even the busiest weeknights. A healthy dinner ready in just 15 minutes!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 salmon fillets skin on, center cut, 6-ounce
  • water
  • 12 dill plus additional chopped dill for serving, sprigs, fresh
  • 6 black peppercorns whole
  • 1 bay leaf
  • black pepper for serving, cracked black pepper, lemon wedges
  • lemon for serving, cracked black pepper, lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Fill a saute pan wide enough to hold the salmon in a single layer without overlapping the fillets and tall enough to cover the salmon with water about 1/4 of the way to the top. Add the vinegar, honey, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  2. Carefully lower the salmon fillets into the pan in a single layer. Add more water so that they are just barely covered.
  3. Scatter the dill, peppercorns, and bay leaf over the top.
  4. Bring the water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Simmer the salmon, adjusting the heat as needed so that you maintain a steady simmer but not a rapid boil. Let cook 2 minutes.
  5. Check the temperature of the salmon using an instant read thermometer. It should be around 135 to 140 degrees F, no more (fish is considered cooked at 145 degrees F, but the temperature will continue to rise as it rests). If needed, cook it 1 to 2 minutes more. DO NOT overcook or your salmon will be dry.
  6. With a wide spatula, gently lift the poached salmon out of the water and place it on a plate (discard the poaching liquid). Cover and let rest 4 minutes. Enjoy hot, sprinkled with additional chopped dill, cracked black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon as desired.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate salmon in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days. 
  • TO REHEAT: Very gently rewarm leftovers in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 4) Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Potassium 843mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 117IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4)
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Potassium 843mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 117IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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