Dinner Tonight: Olive Oil–Poached Salmon Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Olive Oil–Poached Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds salmon, skinned, boned, and cut into serving portions; Olive oil as needed; 1 cup peas; 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, washed and ends trimmed; 1 pound asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; Salt and pepper to taste; Flaky sea salt such as Maldon, for finishing the fish

Servings: persons

1
Put the salmon in a heavy, snug pot or tall-sided skillet and cover with olive oil until completely submerged. Warm over low heat until the oil feels barely warm to the touch, about 100 degrees. White dots appearing on the flesh indicate that the heat is too high. Cook for 18-20 minutes, until still rosy in the center.
2
Whisk together the lemon juice, zest, thyme leaves, and a little warm oil from the salmon. Season with salt and pepper and reserve.
3
In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute, then add the sugar snap peas and cook for 30 seconds, then add the peas for a final 30 seconds. Drain the vegetables and dry them well, then toss with the dressing.
4
Serve the salmon topped with flaky salt and surrounded by vegetables.

836

kcal

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 pounds salmon, skinned, boned, and cut into serving portions, Olive oil as needed, 1 cup peas, 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, washed and ends trimmed, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Olive Oil–Poached Salmon Recipe 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!