POACHED SALMON STEAKS

Poached Salmon Steaks image

If you're looking for a new way to fix salmon, these lemon-pepper steaks are sure to please. Not only do they taste great, but they'll help in other ways, too. Charlotte Elliott from Neenah, Wisconsin explains, "Using the microwave helps you keep the kitchen cool on hot days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small onion, halved and sliced
5 thin slices lemon
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
4 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
4 salmon steaks (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

In an 11x7-in. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray, combine the first nine ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. , Carefully place salmon in dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4 to 4-1/2 minutes or until fish almost flakes with a fork. Turn steaks over. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from poaching liquid; sprinkle with lemon-pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.