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Poached Salmon

This garlic and herb Poached Salmon is a healthy and easy dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 - 3 servings
Calories: 371 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups dry white wine
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 lemon slices (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 onion, peeled and cut in half
  • 5 sprigs fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried dill) (plus extra for garnish)
  • 5 sprigs fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley) (plus extra for garnish)
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried thyme) (plus extra for garnish)
  • 3 whole garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb. fresh skinless, boneless salmon fillet
  • Garnish: lemon zest, sliced lemon, or chopped fresh herbs

Instructions

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  1. In a medium skillet or saucepan, combine wine, water, lemon slices, onion, dill, parsley, thyme, garlic and salt. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce liquid to a simmer over low heat, add the salmon, and cover.
  3. Cook for 5-8 minutes, just until salmon is done.
  4. Remove salmon to serving plates.
  5. Garnish with fresh lemon zest and chopped herbs, if desired.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from The Martha Stewart Cookbook.
  • How to Know When Poached Salmon is Done: Depending on the size and thickness of your salmon fillet, it should require about 5-8 minutes in the poaching liquid. There are a couple of ways to know when your salmon is cooked through. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. You can also insert a knife into the thickest part of the fish, and if the inside still looks completely translucent, continue cooking. When it's done, the salmon will look slightly translucent and pink on the inside.
  • How much salmon per person? On average, each person will eat about ½ pound of raw salmon (or about 6 ounces of cooked salmon).
  • How to Decorate Poached Salmon: To make the salmon look pretty, I like to garnish the cooked fish with a slice of fresh lemon or a squeeze of lemon juice and some fresh herbs. Bonus -- these fresh ingredients add extra flavor, too!
  • Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 of the salmon Calories 371kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 690mg (29%) Potassium 1154mg (33%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 91IU (2%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2- 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 of the salmon
Calories 371kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 690mg 29%
Potassium 1154mg 25%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 91IU 2%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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