Poached Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

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   For the salmon:

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   Preheat the oven to 375F.

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   Season the fish with salt and pepper.

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   Place the fish in a medium to large roasting pan or ovenproof casserole and add the liquid to come seven eighths of the way up the sides of the fish.

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   Place in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of the fillets.

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   When done, the salmon should be opaque and firm to the touch.

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   Remove from the liquid and cover with foil to keep warm, reserving the poaching liquid for the lemon butter sauce.

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   For the lemon butter sauce:

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   In the same pan the fish was cooked in, add the shallots to the poaching liquid.

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    Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and reduce until slightly syrupy, 12 to 15 minutes.

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    Whisk in the butter, lemon juice, and optional herbs.

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    Taste and season with salt and pepper.

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    To serve, place a fillet on each serving plate and spoon the lemon butter sauce on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.