Poached Salmon

Poach delicious salmon steaks or fillets in only 15 minutes! Salmon poached in white wine, seasoned with fresh dill.

• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Yield: Serves 2 to 4 or more, depending on the size of the fillet

Ingredients:

• 1 to 1½ pounds salmon fillets, pin bones removed
• Salt
• ½ cup dry white wine (a good Sauvignon Blanc)
• ½ cup water
• 1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced or a few thin slices of onion
• Several sprigs of fresh dill or sprinkle of dried dill
• A sprig of fresh parsley
• Freshly ground black pepper
• A few slices of fresh lemon to serve

Method:

1. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with a little salt. Put the wine, water, dill, parsley and shallots or onions in a sauté pan, and bring to a simmer on medium heat.
2. Place salmon fillets, skin-side down on the pan. Cover.
3. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet, or to desired done-ness. Do not overcook.
4. Serve sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper and a slice or two of lemon.

from Simply Recipes ~ https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/poached_salmon/