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Poached Salmon

Poached Salmon
  • Category

    Dinner

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

1 to 1½ pounds salmon fillets, pin bones removed

Salt

½ cup dry white wine

½ cup water

1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced or a few thin slices of onion

Several sprigs of fresh dill or sprinkle of dried dill

A sprig of fresh parsley

Freshly ground black pepper

A few slices of fresh lemon to serve

Directions

the salmon fillets with a little salt. Put the wine, water, dill, parsley and shallots or onions in a sauté pan, and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Place salmon fillets, skin-side down on the pan. Cover. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet, or to desired done-ness. Do not overcook. Serve sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper and a slice or two of lemon.