Poached Salmon With Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe

Name: Poached Salmon With Lemon Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 (3/4-inch thick) salmon steaks; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 small onion, thickly sliced; 4 sprigs fresh parsley; 4 slices lemon; salt and ground black pepper to taste; Sauce:; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

8 (3/4-inch thick) salmon steaks
1 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, thickly sliced
4 sprigs fresh parsley
4 slices lemon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons lemon juice

1
Rinse salmon and pat dry.
2
Combine chicken broth, onion, parsley, lemon, salt, and pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a boil. Add salmon to the skillet in a single layer. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove salmon from the skillet and keep warm.
3
Strain cooking liquid and reserve 2 cups.
4
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, dill, sugar, and salt. Cook until bubbling, about 1 minute. Add reserved cooking liquid. Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce begins to thicken.
5
Slowly stir 1/2 cup sauce into the egg yolks. Pour back into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not boil. Stir in lemon juice. Spoon sauce over salmon. Serve remaining sauce alongside.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 (3/4-inch thick) salmon steaks, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 small onion, thickly sliced, 4 sprigs fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Poached Salmon With Lemon 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 With Lemon Dill Sauce

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