5.0 from 9 votes
Poached Salmon
Create a flavorful, healthy meal in less than 20 minutes with this easy, delicious Poached Salmon recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- water as needed to cover the salmon
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 center-cut salmon fillets 6 ounces each, skin on
- 12 Fresh dill sprigs
- 6 whole peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- chopped dill for serving
- cracked black pepper for serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare a sauté pan by filling it with enough water to cover the salmon fillets when added. Stir in the white vinegar, honey, and kosher salt.
- Place the salmon fillets into the pan, ensuring they are submerged by adding more water if necessary.
- Add the fresh dill sprigs, whole peppercorns, and bay leaf to the pan.
- Heat the pan over medium-high and bring the water to a gentle boil. Simmer the salmon for 5 to 10 minutes, keeping the water at a steady simmer.
- Check the salmon's internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer. Aim for 135 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, then remove from heat.
- Carefully remove the salmon from the water with a spatula. Place on a plate, cover, and let rest for 4 minutes. Serve with chopped dill, cracked black pepper, and lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
827mg
(34%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
201IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 827mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 201IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.