Poached Salmon

Poached salmon with white wine, butter, garlic, and parsley is an easy foolproof recipe for moist and tender salmon fillets full of flavor.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 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

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Heat wine and water in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and poach until salmon flesh is firm and flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.