Poached Salmon Steaks with Creamy Dill Sauce Recipe

Name: Poached Salmon Steaks with Creamy Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (2 juiced halves reserved); Coarse salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns; 4 salmon steaks (each 3/4 inch thick); 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill, plus 8 sprigs, plus more sprigs for garnish; 8 sprigs flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup snipped fresh chives; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (2 juiced halves reserved)
Coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
4 salmon steaks (each 3/4 inch thick)
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill, plus 8 sprigs, plus more sprigs for garnish
8 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup snipped fresh chives
Freshly ground pepper

1
Bring 6 quarts water, 6 tablespoons lemon juice, the lemon halves, 1 tablespoon salt, and the peppercorns to a boil in a large, wide pot.
2
Reduce heat; let simmer.
3
Season 2 salmon steaks with salt.
4
Place one-quarter each of the fennel and onion and 2 sprigs each dill and parsley on a long sheet of parchment; top with salted steaks, one-quarter each fennel and onion, and 2 sprigs each dill and parsley.
5
Fold the parchment to make a packet.
6
Repeat the process to make another packet.
7
With kitchen twine, tie one packet to a wire rack; place in the pot.
8
Cover; poach until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
9
Use tongs and a spatula to transfer the rack to a rimmed baking sheet.
10
Carefully open the packet.
11
Remove skin and any brown fat; discard.
12
Transfer the fish to a platter, discarding the vegetables; cover.
13
Cook the other packet.
14
Reserve 1 tablespoon cooking liquid.
15
Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and cooking liquid in a bowl.
16
Stir in the chopped dill and chives; season with salt and pepper.
17
Garnish the salmon with dill sprigs; serve with sauce.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (2 juiced halves reserved), Coarse salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns, 4 salmon steaks (each 3/4 inch thick), and more.

Yes, Poached Salmon Steaks with Creamy Dill 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.

Poached Salmon Steaks with Creamy Dill Sauce

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