Poached Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
The simplicity and elegance of this dish makes it a quick, easy, and versatile meal to serve at weeknight dinners and dinner parties alike. Wild-caught Alaskan Poached Salmon is the star of this healthy recipe, which is extremely sustainable compared to other types of fish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 119kcal
Ingredients
- 4 6 ounce salmon fillets
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon (cut into 4-5 slices)
- 1 shallot (cut into thin strips)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup white wine
- 4 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the lemon slices and cook 1-2 minutes per side, or until hot and bubbly.
- Add the shallot and garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds. Pour in the wine and add the thyme sprigs.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper and place in the pan.
- Cover with a cartouche (parchment paper cut into a circle the size of your pan with a small hole cut into the center to vent).
- Bake 6-8 minutes or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with pan sauce and fresh thyme leaves.
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Notes
Tips and Techniques
- For the best flavor, use the highest quality salmon that you can find.
- To make the recipe alcohol-free, you can use water in place of the white wine.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg