OLIVE OIL-POACHED SALMON

Olive Oil-Poached Salmon image

Provided by Julia Moskin

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 sprigs fresh thyme
1 large sprig fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
About 3 cups olive oil, more to cover fish
2 pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces, at room temperature
2 lemons, one cut into wedges for garnish
Salt
black pepper to taste
Minced parsley, chives or another fresh herb, for garnish

Steps:

Combine thyme, rosemary, garlic and oil in a pot just wide enough to hold fish in a single layer without touching. (When fish is added, oil should cover it, so it is better to use more oil than not enough.) Peel 1 lemon, using a vegetable peeler to remove yellow part only, in strips. Add peel to oil. Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper.
Fit skillet with a deep-frying thermometer and heat oil to 180 degrees over medium-low heat. Reduce heat and monitor temperature, adjusting until temperature is a stable 180, with small bubbles occasionally rising to surface.
When temperature is stable, add fish. Oil temperature will drop, so raise heat slightly (never above medium-low) just until it reaches 180 again; then reduce.
Cook fish 13 to 15 minutes, until top is completely opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels, let drain. Place on serving platter, sprinkle with herbs, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 634, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 78 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 912 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams