Dinner Tonight: Shallow-Poached Salmon Recipe

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   Season the salmon pieces with salt and set aside. Choose a heavy pan just large enough to fit the salmon snugly in one layer and add the wine, herbs, and just enough water to come halfway up the salmon pieces (but do not add them yet). Season with a good pinch of salt and bring to a boil.

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   Once boiling, immediately turn the heat to very low so it's barely simmering. Add the fish pieces and cook for 3 1/2 minutes (add an extra minute or two if using steaks), then carefully turn the pieces over and cook for 3 minutes more to finish. Ensure that the water never gets hot enough to boil.

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   Remove the fish pieces to a warm plate then turn the heat to high to reduce the liquid by half. Whisk in the butter and season to taste with salt and lemon juice, if necessary. Pour the sauce over the fish and garnish with a little chopped parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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