Poached Salmon Cutlets with Hot Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Poached Salmon Cutlets with Hot Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 each celery stalks chopped; 1 each carrots peeled and chopped; 1 each onions small, peeled and chopped; 1 each basil stripped from stalks; 6 each salmon steaks or cutlets, about 4 ounces each, and 1 inch thick; 3 ounces white wine; 4 ounces water; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 ounce butter, unsalted; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 each celery stalks chopped
1 each carrots peeled and chopped
1 each onions small, peeled and chopped
1 each basil stripped from stalks
6 each salmon steaks or cutlets, about 4 ounces each, and 1 inch thick
3 ounces white wine
4 ounces water
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 ounce butter, unsalted
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

1
Spread all the vegetables over the bottom of a large flameproof dish, bed the salmon cutlets into the vegetables and cover them with half the basil.
2
Reserve the remaining basil.
3
Pour over the wine and water, season, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Place the salmon on a warmed serving dish.
5
Bring the liquid back to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Strain into a liquidizer.
7
Add the cooked and uncooked basil, and puree.
8
Place in a pan, bring to the boil and reduce by half, until thickened.
9
Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon juice and butter, pour over the salmon cutlets and serve.

395

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 4 each celery stalks chopped, 1 each carrots peeled and chopped, 1 each onions small, peeled and chopped, 1 each basil stripped from stalks, and more.

Yes, Poached Salmon Cutlets with Hot Basil 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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Poached Salmon Cutlets with Hot Basil Sauce

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