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:
- Gather all the ingredients and prepare your workspace.
- In a large nonstick skillet, combine the white wine and water. Heat over medium heat until warmed.
- Gently slide the salmon fillets into the poaching liquid, making sure they are evenly spaced out.
- Dot the salmon fillets with butter and then sprinkle with dried parsley, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Bring the poaching liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 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.
