How to Make Wine-Poached Salmon with Dill - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that is perfect for a variety of cooking methods. One way to prepare salmon that is sure to impress your dinner guests is by poaching it in a flavorful and aromatic wine broth. The delicate flavors of the salmon are enhanced by the gentle poaching process and the addition of dill, resulting in a dish that is both elegant and utterly delicious.

Wine-poached salmon with dill is a classic recipe that is perfect for special occasions or a romantic ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) salmon fillet, skin removed
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 8 sprigs fresh dill, chopped, or more to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon soy sauce (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Season salmon with seasoned salt.
  • Combine chicken broth, wine, and ginger in a large saucepan and bring almost to a boil.
  • Set aside about a teaspoon of the dill and green onion for the sauce. Add the rest to the pot; then add salmon. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until easily flaked with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes, or until desired doneness. Remove salmon from pot carefully using a slotted spoon or spatula and place on a plate.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons of poaching liquid from the pot with reserved teaspoon of dill and green onion; add soy sauce. Pour over salmon before serving or after plating.
  • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 616mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 575mg