Best Cold Poached Salmon Recipes

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH DILL MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• To poach salmon, begin by placing the small bunch of dill inside cavity of the salmon, and put salmon in a fish poacher or a large roasting pan. (If necessary remove head to fit salmon in pan.) Cover with water, and add salt, sugar, mustard seeds, peppercorns and onion. Place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Turn salmon over, and cook 10 minutes. Turn off heat, and let salmon cool in water for about an hour.
• To make sauce, whisk together the mustard and brown sugar in a small pitcher. Add sour cream and vinegar, and whisk until smooth. Mix in the chopped dill, and season with salt. Cover, and refrigerate until serving.
• To serve, remove salmon from poaching liquid and lay on large sheet of parchment or waxed paper. Remove skin from top, gently peeling it away, along with fins. Carefully lift top layer of salmon in one long fillet, removing it from backbone and transferring it to a large platter.
• Lift backbone off fish in one piece, and pick out any other visible bones. Turn fish over, and remove skin as before. Then place second fillet alongside the first on platter. Arrange leafy sprigs of dill between fillets, and drizzle sauce on top. Scatter lemon wedges around edges of plate. Pass pitcher of sauce separately.

COLD-POACHED SALMON NICOISE SALAD WITH CRISPY POTATOES

Steps:

• For the salmon: Add the wine, Dijon mustard, dill sprigs and 1 cup of water to a large straight-sided skillet. Squeeze the juice from the halved lemon into the skillet and then add in the lemon halves. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Sprinkle the salmon with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Once the liquid is simmering, gently add the salmon, skin-side-down, and turn the heat to low. Place the lemon slices on top of the salmon, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. The salmon should easily flake apart with a fork. Carefully remove the salmon from the liquid and set on a plate. Cool completely.
• For the dressing: Add the vinegar, oil, dill, mustard, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a glass jar with a lid. Cover and shake to emulsify. Set aside until ready to assemble the salad.
• For the salad: Add the potatoes to a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 4-inches. Add a big pinch of salt and heat over medium high heat. Bring the potatoes to a boil and let cook until the potatoes are fork tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the potatoes to a plate. Reserve the pot with boiling water to use to cook the eggs and haricot vert.
• Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Bring the water back up to a boil, then add your eggs and cook for 7 minutes. Remove the eggs to the ice bath. Bring the water back up to a boil and add the haricot vert. Cook until they are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove the haricot vert to the ice bath. Drain and cut them into thirds and set aside until ready to assemble. Remove the eggs from the ice bath, peel and set aside.
• Using the flat base of a measuring cup or a glass, lightly smash the potatoes to expose some of the flesh. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Carefully add the potatoes into the pan, seasoning side down. Sprinkle the exposed side of the potatoes and cook until they are crispy and golden brown in places, about 4 minutes per side. Some potatoes may break apart, that's totally fine! Remove to a plate and set aside until ready to assemble.
• To assemble the salad: Arrange the frisee and romaine leaves on a large platter. Drizzle about half of the dressing and toss to coat. Top the lettuce with the crispy potatoes, haricot vert, tomatoes and olives. Flake the cooled salmon into large pieces and scatter it on top of the salad. Slice the eggs in half and nestle into the salad. Drizzle on the remaining dressing and serve.

POACHED SALMON W/DILL SAUCE, COLD

Steps:

• in large pan, add salmon, cut in half if needed.
• add water, spices, wine, lemon juice, and vegetables to cover halfway.
• use 2 burners if necessary, heat to boil, cover and simmer on low 10-15 minutes.
• when salmon turns light pink, and opaque remove from liquid, chill.
• meanwhile make dill sauce- mix all ingredients together.
• slice cucumbers very thin, or use a mandoline, watch your fingers.
• decorate salmon with rows of cucumber to look like fish scales, serve w/ dill sauce.
• this can be served warm, but we prefer it cold or at room temp.

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD-LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour 3 cups water and 1 1/4 cups wine into each of 2 large skillets and bring to boil. Turn off heat. Season salmon with salt and white pepper. Place 3 fillets in each skillet; let stand 6 minutes. Turn salmon over in liquid; let stand 5 minutes. Bring liquid in skillets just to simmer and cook until salmon is just cooked through, about 30 seconds. Using slotted spatula, transfer salmon to platter. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours or up to 1 day. Let salmon stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
• Stir sour cream, mustard, lime juice, honey and lime peel in bowl to blend. Cover; chill until cold, at least 1 hour. Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
• Arrange salmon on plates. Drizzle with some sauce. Top with basil. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH HERB MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat all ingredients for the Salmon except salmon, Herb Mayonnaise and lemon wedges to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
• Cut salmon into 6 serving pieces. Place salmon in skillet; add water to cover if necessary. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 14 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
• Carefully remove salmon with slotted spatula; drain on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all Herb Mayonnaise ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve salmon with Herb Mayonnaise and lemon wedges.

COLD POACHED SALMON

Steps:

• Tie the peppercorns and dry herbs together in a little bundle of cheese cloth. Combine the liquids in a large pot or skillet. Bring to a boil. Add the vegetables and the herb bundle to the court bouillon ingredients, bring to a boil and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce to a simmer and add the salmon filets. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the salmon to cool in the bouillon. When completely cold, remove the salmon from the bouillon. Drain on paper towels to dry completely. Cover the fish with plastic wrap, and place in a refrigerator to chill for 1 to 2 hours, or until ready to serve. Serve with herb mayonnaise or vinaigrette.;

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH GREEN CORIANDER MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• If you do not have a fish poacher or large pan, cut the salmon into 2 or 3 pieces, and place in a pan large enough to hold the pieces without folding. Pour in the wine and stock, adding water if necessary to cover the fish. Place parchment or a double thickness of wax paper on top of the fish. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook according to the Canadian rule: measure the fish at its thickest point, and cook 8 minutes to the inch.
• Remove from the heat, uncover, and allow the fish to cool in the liquid. Remove the fish, discard the skin, then cover the fish with plastic wrap, and chill, overnight if desired. Serve with green coriander mayonnaise.

SWEDISH MUSTARD SAUCE FOR COLD POACHED SALMON

Steps:

• Mix the mustard, sugar, and vinegar in a bowl.
• Beat in the oil a little at a time until well blended.
• The sauce will thicken rapidly and must be stirred vigorously.
• Finally, add the sour cream and plenty of finely chopped dill.
• Serve on the side with cold salmon.

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER AND CREME FRAICHE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the peppercorns, dill and four lemon slices(reserve the remaining slices for the garnish) in a large saute pan and pour in the boiling water. Add the salmon, cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow salmon to cool completely in the water-this should cook it perfectly. Remove from the pan then transfer to a plate, cover and chill until ready to serve.
• To make the sauce, place the cucumber and dill in a food processor and whizz until smooth. Add the creme fraiche and some salt and pepper and pulse to make a smooth, pourable sauce.
• To serve, place a salmon fillet on 4 plates and pour over the sauce. Garnish each with a slice of lemon and a sprig of dill.

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH TOMATO AND HERBS

Steps:

• To poach salmon, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Season salmon all over with salt and pepper. Bring stock or juice to a boil in a large ovenproof skillet. Add fish, so they are barely touching, and bring liquid back to a boil. Turn fish over, then cover with a piece of parchment paper coated with olive oil. Transfer to oven and bake 5 minutes. Turn fish over, cover again, and bake an additional 2 minutes. (Drain and reserve the liquid in the pan for use as stock.) Transfer fish to a platter, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until serving time.
• To make dressing, remove stems and finely chop all herbs. If these fresh herbs are not available, substitute chives, mint, marjoram, or chervil. Watercress or the bright yellow leaves inside celery stalks are also preferable to dried herbs. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, and reserve in refrigerator.
• To serve, arrange each fillet on a lettuce lined serving plate. Spoon on tomato and herb mixture. We like to serve with various garnishes such as radishes, sliced avocado, pickles or olives around the salmon.

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Pour 3 cups water and 1 1/4 cups wine into each of 2 large skillets and bring to boil.
• 2. Turn off heat.
• 3. Season salmon with salt and white pepper.
• 4. Place 3 filets in each skillet; let stand 6 minutes.
• 5. Turn salmon over in liquid; let stand 5 minutes.
• 6. Bring liquid in skillets just to simmer and cook until salmon is just cooked through, about 30 seconds.
• 7. Using slotted spatula, transfer salmon to platter.
• 8. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours or up to 1 day.
• 9. Let salmon stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
• 10. Stir sour cream, mustard, lime juice, honey and lime peel in bowl to blend.
• 11. Cover; chill until cold, at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
• 12. Arrange salmon on plates.
• 13. Drizzle with some sauce.
• 14. Top with basil.
• 15. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH FENNEL RELISH

Steps:

• Bring first 4 ingredients to simmer in heavy wide saucepan over low heat for 15 minutes. Strain. Return liquid to same pan and bring to boil. Turn off heat. Add salmon and cook 5 minutes per side. Using slotted spatula, transfer salmon to baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
• Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
• Place salmon on plates. Spoon relish over salmon and serve.

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Top salmon with the lemon slices and 1/3 of chopped dill. Place in large pan and poach with wine, water and juice of 1 lemon until cooked through, approx. 30 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.
• In the meantime, make dill sauce by mixing remaining dill into sour cream and chill.
• When salmon is cooked through, move to platter, cover and chill for at least 3 hours.
• Assemble salmon, on platter with baguette slices and have capers, onions and dill sauce in side bowls.
• Guests should spread dill sauce on baguette, top with capers, onions and a chunk of salmon.

MUSTARD SAUCE FOR COLD POACHED SALMON

Steps:

• Mix the mustard, sugar and vinegar in a bowl.
• Beat in the oil a little at a time until well blended. The sauce will thicken rapidly and must be stirred vigorously.
• Finally, add the sour cream and plenty of finely chopped dill.

ELLIE KREIGER'S COLD POACHED SALMON WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the wine, water, bay leaves, parsley and of the sliced lemons into a large deep skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the salmon, skin side down. Add more water, if necessary, to cover the salmon. Cover the skillet and simmer over a low heat until the fish is just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer the fish to a plate, cover it and chill it completely in the refrigerator, about 3 hours. To serve, peel the skin from the fillet and scrape away any brown flesh. Put the fish on a serving plate, garnish with scallion and the remaining lemon slices.

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH RED BELL PEPPER AND PARSLEY SALSA

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water, wine, 2 tablespoons onion, 2 tablespoons dill and 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic to boil in wide saucepan or skillet. Add potatoes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to bowl. Cool.
• Add salmon steaks to poaching liquid in same saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat just until salmon is opaque in center, about 7 minutes. Using spatula, transfer salmon to plate and cool. Cut salmon steaks in half; remove skin and bones. Cut salmon into 1-inch pieces.
• Combine parsley, lemon juice, oil, 2 tablespoons dill and 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic in processor. Chop finely. Transfer to small bowl. Mix in bell pepper, capers and 2 tablespoons onion. Season with salt and pepper. (Potatoes, salmon and salsa can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover separately; chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before continuing.)
• Mound salmon in center of platter. Surround with potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon salsa over.

COLD-POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place salmon, carrots, celery, shallots, fennel, leek, peppercorns, and wine in a fish poacher or large roasting pan and add enough water to cover. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer; cook until salmon is firm to the touch and some of the fat begins to come to the surface of the fish, about 10 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and let fish cool in liquid. Transfer to refrigerator until chilled, about 1 hour.
• Remove fish from pan and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with cucumber salad, honey mustard mayonnaise, and rye bread.

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH HERB MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• 1. Heat all ingredients except fish, Herb Mayonnaise and lemon wedges to boiling in 12-inch skillet reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.2. Cut fish into 6 serving pieces. Place fish in skillet add water to cover if necessary. Heat to boiling reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.3. Carefully remove fish with slotted spatula drain on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.4. Make Herb Mayonnaise. Serve fish with Herb Mayonnaise and lemon wedges.Herb Mayonnaise3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed or tarragon leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon lemon juice1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustardDash of ground red pepper (cayenne)Mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 375 (Calories from Fat 260) Fat 29g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 100mg Sodium 350mg Carbohydrate 1g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 28g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 2% Iron 6% DIET EXCHANGES: 4 Medium-Fat Meat 1 1/2 FatFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.