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Cooked pink salmon filets topped with dill draining on white paper towels with a round white dish of yellow lemon wedges

Poached Salmon Fillets with Dill and Lemon

Jani H. Leuschel
Poaching is an easy, healthy way to cook salmon or other meaty fish fillets. Top with dill and serve with lemon wedges to amp the flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Course Entrees, Main Course
Cuisine Any
Servings 2 generous servings
Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces salmon, about 2 fillets, without skin
  • Splash of white wine or vermouth, optional
  • ½ bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 5 peppercorns, use more if you like pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill
  • lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands thoroughly before beginning the recipe.
  • Fill a deep, high-sided skillet with about three inches of water. Splash in some white wine or vermouth, if desired. Add the bay leaf, salt, and a few peppercorns, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add the salmon fillets and turn the heat to low. Top the fillets with fresh dill. Cover the pan and allow to simmer for about six minutes.
  • Remove the lid and carefully test for doneness with an instant-read thermometer or a fork. Leave them for another two to three minutes if the interior appears raw and red or they have not reached 140 to 145 F.
  • When cooked, remove fillets to a bed of paper towels to drain. They should have moist, pink centers and flake easily.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Poached fish is a classic for summer meals when the heat makes cool food more appetizing. The fillets can be served simply with lemon wedges, good-quality mayonnaise, or another sauce. (Read the post!)
Beware of leaving the fish in the poaching liquid for too long!  It will toughen up.
Poached salmon can stand in for tuna in a Salad Nicoise, or combine it with a bowlful of romaine lettuce. Add Parmesan cheese and croutons and -- Boom! -- Salmon Caesar for dinner or lunch. 🥗
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 6ouncesCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 840mgFiber: 0.1gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Keyword anti-inflammatory, B vitamins, cardioprotective, healthy fats
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