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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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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.

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Poached Salmon Steaks with Creamy Dill Sauce

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