Oil-Poached Salmon With Fresh Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Oil-Poached Salmon With Fresh Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salmon:; 5 cups olive oil; 1/2 cup basil leaves; 1 large lemon, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Remaining ingredients:; 1 large English cucumber, peeled and thinly diagonally sliced (about 2 cups); 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; Basil leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

Salmon:
5 cups olive oil
1/2 cup basil leaves
1 large lemon, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Remaining ingredients:
1 large English cucumber, peeled and thinly diagonally sliced (about 2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Basil leaves (optional)

1
To prepare salmon, clip a kitchen thermometer onto side of a 10-inch skillet. Add oil, basil leaves, lemon slices, and garlic to pan; heat to 150u00b0. Add fish to oil; cook for 12 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove fish from oil; place on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
2
Toss cucumber with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
3
Combine juice, chopped basil, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over fish. Serve with cucumber salad. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

3030

kcal

Calories

313

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salmon:, 5 cups olive oil, 1/2 cup basil leaves, 1 large lemon, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Oil-Poached Salmon With Fresh Cucumber Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Oil-Poached Salmon With Fresh Cucumber Salad

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