Poached Salmon Recipe

Poached Salmon Recipe

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Poached Salmon Recipe

This simple and elegant poached salmon recipe yields 8 servings. It's perfect for a light and healthy meal, bursting with flavor thanks to the white wine, butter, and fresh seasonings.

Ingredients

  • cup dry white wine
  • cup water
  • 2 pounds salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Follow these easy steps for a perfectly poached salmon:

  1. Gather all the ingredients and prepare your workspace.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet, combine the white wine and water. Heat over medium heat until warmed.
  3. Gently slide the salmon fillets into the poaching liquid, making sure they are evenly spaced out.
  4. Dot the salmon fillets with butter and then sprinkle with dried parsley, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. Bring the poaching liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  6. Let the salmon poach for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the flesh becomes firm and flakes easily with a fork.

Cooks Note

If you prefer, you can substitute lemon juice for the white wine to create a different flavor profile.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 230
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 466mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Poached Salmon Recipe

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