Poached Salmon
Tender salmon gently cooked with white wine, herbs, and shallot, finished with lemon for a simple, bright main dish.
Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · Total 25 min · Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, pin bones removed
- Salt
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 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
- Season the salmon fillets lightly with salt. In a sauté pan, combine the wine, water, dill, parsley, and shallots or onions, then warm everything over medium heat until it reaches a simmer. Set the salmon in the pan with the skin facing down, cover the pan, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, adjusting the time for the thickness of the fillet or your preferred doneness. Take care not to cook it too long.
- Finish with freshly ground black pepper, and serve each portion with a slice or 2 of lemon.