How to Make Poached Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious seafood dish, poached salmon is a great option. Poaching is a gentle cooking method that involves submerging the salmon in a flavorful liquid and cooking it slowly at a low temperature. This results in tender and moist salmon with a delicate flavor.

Salmon is a highly nutritious fish that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. It’s also incredibly versatile and can be paired with a wide r...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat wine and water in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Gently slide salmon fillets into poaching liquid. Dot fillets with butter, then sprinkle parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper over top.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 76mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 466mg