Poached Salmon

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This poached salmon dish is simple, moist, and delicious.

close up view of a fillet of Poached Salmon garnished with sauce and fresh dill, with a lemon slice and fresh herbs in the background
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 pounds salmon fillets

  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley

  • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped garlic

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat wine and water in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

  2. Gently slide salmon fillets into poaching liquid. Dot fillets with butter, then sprinkle parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper over top.

  3. Bring to a slow boil, then reduce the heat to medium and poach until salmon flesh is firm and flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

Recipe Tip

You may substitute lemon juice for the wine and omit the garlic if you wish.

195 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230 Calories
13g Fat
1g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
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.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.