Best Moist Poached Salmon Recipes

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MOIST POACHED SALMON



Moist Poached Salmon image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 salmon steaks or fillets (8 ounces each)
Salt
2 to 3 cups of water or a combination of water and dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
Bay leaf

Steps:

  • Arrange salmon in a single layer in a skillet that is 2 inches deep. Season with salt. Add enough water and wine to completely cover the salmon; add coriander seeds and bay leaf. Slowly bring liquid barely to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until the salmon looks opaque.
  • Turn heat off and let stand covered for 10 minutes or until you are done eating your greens.

MOIST POACHED SALMON - SECOND TIME AROUND



Moist Poached Salmon - Second Time Around image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 salmon steaks , 8 ounces each
1/2 to 1 cup dry white wine
3 cups water
Dill stalks
Whole peppercorns

Steps:

  • Start with 4 steaks so you have enough for next day, second time around).
  • Arrange salmon steaks, over dill stalks, in a single layer a shallow skillet wide enough to accomodate them without crowding. Season with salt and pepper. Add enough wine and water to completely cover salmon; add peppercorns.
  • Slowly bring liquid barely to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until top of salmon looks opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn heat off and let stand covered for 10 minutes or until other parts of your meal are completely cooked.
  • Remove 2 salmon steaks from poaching liquid and blot both sides of fish with paper towels. Top with tomato sauce. Leave other steaks in liquid until completely cooled to room temperature. Then remove, and refrigerate, covered for next day.

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