Poached Salmon Recipe

Name: Poached Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 3-pound Atlantic salmon fillets, from the center cut; 1 tablespoon salt; 10 black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1 small onion, quartered; 1/4 cup sliced carrot; 1/4 cup sliced celery; 4 sprigs parsley, plus 1/4 cup minced; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Servings: persons

2 3-pound Atlantic salmon fillets, from the center cut
1 tablespoon salt
10 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 small onion, quartered
1/4 cup sliced carrot
1/4 cup sliced celery
4 sprigs parsley, plus 1/4 cup minced
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

1
Cut each fillet into six serving pieces.
2
Set aside.
3
Fill a large fish poacher or roasting pan with enough water to cover the fish when it is added later, and bring the water to a boil.
4
Add the salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, onion, carrot, celery and the sprigs of parsley, and simmer for five minutes.
5
Place the butter, lemon juice, white pepper and minced parsley in a mixing bowl.
6
Beat until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
7
Place the mixture on wax paper and roll into the shape of a log.
8
Chill until ready to use.
9
Add the fish pieces to the court bouillon, cover with a piece of cheesecloth and simmer for 10 minutes.
10
Remove the cheese cloth and drain the fish on paper towels.
11
Serve with the maitre d'hotel butter.

401

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 3-pound Atlantic salmon fillets, from the center cut, 1 tablespoon salt, 10 black peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Poached Salmon 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.

Poached Salmon

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