Poached Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

A creamy lemon dill sauce is spooned over poached salmon steaks in this elegant dish that's fit for entertaining.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 226 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 sprigs fresh parsley
• 4 slices lemon
• 1 small onion, thickly sliced
• 8 (3/4-inch thick) salmon steaks
• 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
• 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse salmon and pat dry.

Step 2

Combine chicken broth, onion, parsley, lemon, salt, and pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a boil. Add salmon to the skillet in a single layer. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove salmon from the skillet and keep warm.

Step 3

Strain cooking liquid and reserve 2 cups.

Step 4

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, dill, sugar, and salt. Cook until bubbling, about 1 minute. Add reserved cooking liquid. Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce begins to thicken.

Step 5

Slowly stir 1/2 cup sauce into the egg yolks. Pour back into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not boil. Stir in lemon juice. Spoon sauce over salmon. Serve remaining sauce alongside.