Poached Salmon
This quick and easy recipe lets you enjoy a fancy meal in less than 30 minutes!
Servings 6
Calories 174kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 6-ounce center cut salmon fillets, skin on
- Water as needed to cover the salmon
- 12 sprigs fresh dill plus additional chopped dill for serving
- 6 whole peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- Cracked black pepper for serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare a saute pan by filling it with enough water to cover the salmon fillets when added. Stir in the white vinegar, honey, and kosher salt.
- Place the salmon fillets into the pan, ensuring they are submerged by adding more water if necessary.
- Add the fresh dill sprigs, whole peppercorns, and bay leaf to the pan.
- Heat the pan over medium-high and bring the water to a gentle boil. Simmer the salmon for 2 minutes, keeping the water at a steady simmer.
- Check the salmon's internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer. Aim for 135 to 140 degrees F, then remove from heat.
- Carefully remove the salmon from the water with a spatula, place on a plate, cover, and let rest for 4 minutes. Serve with additional dill, cracked black pepper, and lemon wedges. DEVOUR!
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 827mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg