LAVENDER & HERB POACHED SALMON

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This recipe uses a French herb blend (herbes de Provence), which contains lavender. Adapted from a Penzey's recipe. I haven't tried this yet. The amount of sugar needed will vary with the type of wine you use - a sweeter wine will require less sugar. Very nice choice for a romantic dinner.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Summer

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

20 -25 ounces salmon fillets, cut into 4 even pieces,deboned,with skin
1 1/2 cups dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay)
1 1/2 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon herbes de provence
2 tablespoons minced dried shallots
1 -2 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, to taste
4 sprigs fresh lavender or 4 sprigs other fresh herbs, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large enough skillet to hold the salmon pieces snugly, but without touching, add all ingredients except the salmon.
  • Heat the liquid for about 20 minutes, bringing it slowly to just below the boiling point (this is to allow the herbs to steep); poaching liquid should be fairly sweet.
  • Set the fish pieces skin sides upward into the hot poaching liquid.
  • If there is not enough liquid to cover the fish, add a bit more water& water in even proportions.
  • Cook 2-3 minutes, at which point you should be able to use a tongs to peel off the skins easily.
  • Continue poaching fish 15-20 minutes at high enough heat to keep the water just under a boil, or until fish is cooked to your liking (it should just start to flake when poked with a fork when ready).
  • Drain and serve garnished with some sprigs of fresh culinary lavender or a sprinkling of any fresh herbs you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 72.9, Sodium 681.8, Carbohydrate 9, Sugar 7.1, Protein 28.1

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