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Perfect Poached Salmon Recipe with Glossy Lemon Sauce

Master this Poached Salmon Recipe featuring a thick, flaky salmon fillet drizzled with a glossy translucent yellow lemon sauce, served perfectly over fluffy white rice with fresh dill.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Poached Salmon Recipe Ingredients
  • 2 fillets thick center-cut salmon fillets about 6 oz (170g) each
  • 1 whole fresh yellow lemon juiced, with one thin round slice reserved for garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh green dill sprigs about 5g
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice about 200g
  • 2 cups water 480ml, for rice
  • 2 cups water 480ml, for poaching liquid
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine 120ml
  • 1 tsp kosher salt 5g
  • 0.5 tsp whole black peppercorns 1g
  • 0.5 cup vegetable broth 120ml
  • 1 tbsp honey 15ml
  • 1 tsp cornstarch 3g, mixed with 1 tbsp (15ml) cold water

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet with tight-fitting lid Essential for poaching the salmon gently.
  • 1 Small Saucepan For simmering the glossy lemon sauce.
  • 1 Whisk To ensure a smooth cornstarch slurry.

Method
 

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (200g) of long-grain white rice with 2 cups (480ml) of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. In a large skillet, combine 2 cups (480ml) water, 1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine, 1 tsp (5g) kosher salt, and whole black peppercorns. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  3. Carefully lower the thick salmon fillets into the gently simmering liquid. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid and poach for 8 to 10 minutes until the flesh turns perfectly opaque and light pink. Transfer the fish gently to a plate.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk the vegetable broth, fresh lemon juice, and honey until simmering. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water slurry into the saucepan. Whisk constantly until it thickens into a glossy, translucent yellow sauce.
  5. Spoon a bed of fluffy white rice onto a plate. Place the warm salmon fillet on top. Drizzle generously with the glossy yellow lemon sauce. Garnish with a thin round slice of fresh lemon on top and scatter fresh green dill sprigs around the plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 38gFat: 14gFiber: 2g

Notes

Gentle Simmer: Never rapid-boil your poaching liquid. A violent boil will cause the fish to squeeze out its moisture and become tough.
Check Temp: Pull the fish from the liquid the moment it hits 140°F (60°C) for a moist interior.
Keyword Flaky Salmon,Lemon Sauce Salmon,Poached Salmon Recipe

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