Poached Salmon

These simple poached salmon fillets are moist, tender, and full of flavor, thanks to a quick simmer in wine and water with an herby garlic butter on top.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 230 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 pounds salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 1.5 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1.5 teaspoons chopped garlic

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat wine and water in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Gently slide salmon fillets into poaching liquid. Dot fillets with butter, then sprinkle parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper over top.

Step 3

Bring to a slow boil, then reduce the heat to medium and poach until salmon flesh is firm and flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.