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Poached Salmon with Blueberry Sauce
This Poached Salmon with Blueberry Sauce is made with decadent King salmon poached in spiced white wine, and served with an easy blueberry sauce.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 577 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Blueberry Sauce:
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of berries)
Poached Salmon:
- 8 ounces King salmon See Recipe Notes
- 3 cups dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Place blueberries in a medium nonstick covered pan over medium-low heat. Once berries burst, turn heat to low. Taste sauce, and add sugar if desired.
- Crush the cardamom pods with the back of a knife.
- Use the smallest pot that will comfortably fit both pieces of salmon, and add the wine, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon. If the liquid level is lower than 3", add water until the liquid is deep enough to cover the salmon fillets.
- Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat. Add the salmon, and poach the salmon in simmering liquid for 8 minutes, or until the salmon pushes back against the tip of a wooden spoon.*Note: King Salmon is exceptionally thick. If using a different type of salmon, check for doneness at 5 minutes.
- Remove salmon from the poaching liquid using a thin metal spatula, and gently remove the skin if desired.
- Serve immediately with blueberry sauce. Note- the blueberry sauce WILL STAIN the fish, so serve the sauce on the side or beneath the salmon.
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Notes
- Salmon Types + Cook Time: This recipe is specifically written for thick King salmon fillets. For thinner fillets of Atlantic, pink, or other salmon-- reduce cook time to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
577kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
1233mg
(51%)
Potassium
972mg
(28%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
127IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 577
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 577kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1233mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 972mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 127IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.