Poached Salmon Fillets with Watercress Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Poached Salmon Fillets with Watercress Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup finely chopped watercress leaves; 1 tablespoon coarse-grained Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup water; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 4 fresh parsley sprigs; 1 fresh thyme sprig; 6 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets with skin

Servings: persons

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped watercress leaves
1 tablespoon coarse-grained Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 shallot, thinly sliced
4 fresh parsley sprigs
1 fresh thyme sprig
6 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets with skin

1
Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend; season to taste with salt and pepper.
2
Combine 1/3 cup water, wine, shallot, parsley, and thyme in large skillet.
3
Place salmon fillets, skin side down, in skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4
Cover skillet tightly and simmer over medium-low heat until salmon is barely opaque in center, about 10 minutes.
5
Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
6
Transfer salmon to platter; discard wine mixture.
7
Cover salmon with plastic wrap and chill until cold, at least 4 hours.
8
(Watercress mayonnaise and salmon can be made 1 day ahead.
9
Cover separately and keep chilled.)
10
Place 1 salmon fillet on each of 6 plates.
11
Serve with watercress mayonnaise.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup finely chopped watercress leaves, 1 tablespoon coarse-grained Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Poached Salmon Fillets with Watercress Mayonnaise 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 Fillets with Watercress Mayonnaise

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