POACHED SALMON WITH SWEET ONIONS AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Poached Salmon With Sweet Onions and Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Provided by lazyme

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 cup white wine
1 cup water
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
4 slices fresh lemon
1 large sweet onion (peeled, and cut into 4 slices crosswise, ends discarded)
4 salmon steaks (4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
lemon wedge (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

In a fish poacher or heavy skillet, bring wine, water, peppercorn, bay leaf, and lemon slices to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer, add onion slices and salmon steaks.
Cover and simmer until onions are tender and salmon flakes when prodded with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes.
Transfer onion slices and salmon steaks to a heated serving platter.
In a small cup, whisk lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil with a fork until well blended.
Drizzle over onions slices and salmon.
If using, garnish with lemon wedges. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.4, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 65.7, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 21