Cold Poached Salmon with Mustard-Lime Sauce Recipe

Name: Cold Poached Salmon with Mustard-Lime Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 2 1/2 cups dry white wine; 6 7-to-8-ounce center-cut salmon fillets, skinned; Ground white pepper; 1 cup sour cream; 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 4 teaspoons honey; 1 teaspoon grated lime peel; Finely sliced fresh basil

Servings: persons

1
Pour 3 cups water and 1 1/4 cups wine into each of 2 large skillets and bring to boil.
2
Turn off heat.
3
Season salmon with salt and white pepper.
4
Place 3 fillets in each skillet; let stand 6 minutes.
5
Turn salmon over in liquid; let stand 5 minutes.
6
Bring liquid in skillets just to simmer and cook until salmon is just cooked through, about 30 seconds.
7
Using slotted spatula, transfer salmon to platter.
8
Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours or up to 1 day.
9
Let salmon stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
10
Stir sour cream, mustard, lime juice, honey and lime peel in bowl to blend.
11
Cover; chill until cold, at least 1 hour.
12
Can be made 1 day ahead.
13
Keep chilled.)
14
Arrange salmon on plates.
15
Drizzle with some sauce.
16
Top with basil.
17
Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

460

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 6 cups water, 2 1/2 cups dry white wine, 6 7-to-8-ounce center-cut salmon fillets, skinned, Ground white pepper, and more.

Yes, Cold Poached Salmon with Mustard-Lime Sauce 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.

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Cold Poached Salmon with Mustard-Lime Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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