Wine Poached Salmon
An easy and healthy salmon recipe.
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Servings: 4 People
Calories: 391kcal
Equipment
- One four quart pan with thigh lid
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon fillet Cut into 4-8ounces portions
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (adjust to your diet requirement)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium shallot thinly sliced (or 4 small shallots)
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 cup white wine (drinking wine preferred)
- 1 cup chicken bone broth (or chicken broth)
Instructions
- Combine salt and pepper in a small pinch bowl. Mix to incorporate.
- Rinse the salmon and pat dry with paper towel.
- Season the salmon all over with the salt and pepper mix.
- In a 4 quart pan, over medium heat, add the wine, chicken broth, shallots, garlic and thyme. Give it a quick stir.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low/low. Cover pan with thigh lid. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Add the salmon in a single layer. Use a small ladle or spoon to pour some of the broth all over the fish.
- Cover with the tight lid. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
- Turn off the stove. Spoon some sauce over the salmon.
- Transfer the salmon portions to a serving platter and pour some of the wine sauce over it. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs, if desired.
- Plate and serve with your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
Notes
If using frozen salmon, defrost in refrigerator.
If you don't have or want to use wine, double the chicken broth (or add a cup of water and a cup of broth)
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.85g | Protein: 45.96g | Fat: 14.58g | Saturated Fat: 2.27g | Cholesterol: 124.74mg | Sodium: 1192.19mg | Potassium: 1269.3mg | Fiber: 0.88g | Sugar: 1.6g | Vitamin A: 138.23IU | Vitamin C: 7.65mg | Calcium: 55.12mg | Iron: 2.58mg