Chardonnay-Poached Salmon With Fennel & Orange

Name: Chardonnay-Poached Salmon With Fennel & Orange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon fillets, skinned and in bones removed cut to fit slow cooker; 4 cups fresh orange juice; 3 cups Chardonnay wine; 1 fennel bulb, sliced; 1 red onion, sliced; 2 teaspoons capers; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; pepper; 2 oranges, thinly sliced; fennel, fonds

Servings: persons

1
Fold a 36-inch piece of foil lengthwise to a width slightly larger than salmon fillet. Place foil in a 4-6 quart slow cooker with foil ends hanging over the handles.
2
Combine orange juice, chardonnay, fennel, onion, capers salt and pepper in the slow cooker then place salmon on top. Cover slow cooker; cook salmon on high-heat setting for 35-45 minutes.
3
Test salmon for doneness. Salmon should feel firm and the flesh should flake easily when pierced with a fork; after 30 minutes, test every 5 minutes.
4
When salmon is cooked trhough, remove it from the slow cooker by grbbing the ends of the foil and gently lifting out the salmon.
5
Arrange salmon on a platter and garnish with orange slices and fennel fronds. Serve salmon with Red Onion & Caper Cream and crakers, if desired.

618

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs salmon fillets, skinned and in bones removed cut to fit slow cooker, 4 cups fresh orange juice, 3 cups Chardonnay wine, 1 fennel bulb, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chardonnay-Poached Salmon With Fennel & Orange falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!