WHITE TEA POACHED SALMON
In Asia, poaching salmon in green tea is common. This variation poaches the fish in mild white tea. Use the poaching liquid to make a delicately flavored sauce to complement the richness of this fish. Serve with steamed rice and Swiss chard. Adapted from Whole Foods
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place tea bags in a teapot or glass container. Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 or 3 minutes. Pour hot water over tea bags and steep tea for 1 minute. Remove tea bags from water.
- Add garlic, ginger, lemon, tamari and mirin to tea and set aside.
- In a small bowl, dissolve arrowroot powder in 2 tablespoons water. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add salmon to pan and sear for 2 minutes, until browned.
- Flip salmon and add tea mixture to skillet. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, until center of salmon is opaque and just flakes easily.
- Remove salmon to a plate, season lightly with salt and pepper and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Add dissolved arrowroot to poaching liquid and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Strain liquid into a small bowl.
- Drizzle strained liquid and sesame oil over salmon and garnish with scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 165.4, Sodium 743.9, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 65
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