POACHED SALMON WITH CHIMICHURRI

Poached Salmon with Chimichurri image

Tender, flaky poached salmon is treated to a flavorful sauce in this elegant dish. Though it takes a little extra prep time, this impressive entree will please every mouth it meets! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

4 cups water
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
1 celery rib with leaves, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
4 sprigs fresh parsley
4 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
CHIMICHURRI:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large Dutch oven, bring the first 9 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Strain, reserving liquid (discard vegetables and spices). , Return liquid to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add salmon. Poach, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar and oil. Stir in the onion, parsley, garlic, pepper and cayenne. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.