Easy Poached Salmon with a Lemon Vinaigrette
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Recipe: #2681
November 17, 2011
Categories: Condiments, Dinner, Main Dish, Fish, Salmon, Fruit, Lemon, North American, Easy/Beginner Cooking, Quick Meals, Brunch, Entertaining, Fall/Autumn, Ladies Luncheon, Summer, Sunday Dinner, Weeknight Meals, Stove Top, Gluten-Free, Heart Healthy, High Protein, Low Carbohydrate, Low Fat, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Wine more
"This is such a nice change from grilled or baked salmon, light flavors served with a very simple lemon vinaigrette. And, this may not be the most traditional method for poaching, but it is definitely easy and good. This method can be used with either a whole fillet of salmon, salmon steaks, or individual pieces. This also works as well with any white fish. And the vinaigrette (posted separately) is very versatile, in that it is wonderful on all seafood; but also delicious on vegetables or lamb."
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- POACHING LIQUID
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- LEMON VINAIGRETTE
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (698.1 g)
- Calories 598.4
- Total Fat - 16 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.2 g
- Cholesterol - 60.1 mg
- Sodium - 1511.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 82.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 7.6 g
- Sugars - 7.4 g
- Protein - 34 g
- Calcium - 144.5 mg
- Iron - 4.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 93 mg
- Thiamin - 0.7 mg
Step 1
Vinaigrette ... Add the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, capers, salt and pepper to a small bowl and mix well. Go easy on the salt, as the capers are salty. Set to the side until ready to use.
Step 2
Salmon ... Remove the salmon from the refrigerator to take the chill off. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Poaching Liquid ... Add the onion slices to the saute pan along with the lemon and bring to medium heat. NO need for oil or butter. Let them sweat a few minutes until they begin to soften. Then add in the wine, broth, and pepper corns and bring to a light boil. Add the salmon, skin side down, and reduce to medium low and cover. Cook the salmon 7-15 minutes depending on the thickness, until firm to the touch but still pink on the inside.
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Serving ... Add the cooked rice to a serving bowl and top with the salmon pieces. Pour the poaching liquid over the salmon and garnish with the fresh lemon slices and dill. I love to serve this with rice and creamed onions. ENJOY!
Tips & Variations
No special items needed.