Poached Salmon with Minted Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Poached Salmon with Minted Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup packed mint leaves; 2 tablespoons packed parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; 2 cups dry white wine; 10 parsley sprigs; 10 dill sprigs, plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 1 lemon slice; Six 6-ounce salmon fillets with skin; Kosher salt; Boiled potatoes, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup packed mint leaves
2 tablespoons packed parsley leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
2 cups dry white wine
10 parsley sprigs
10 dill sprigs, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 lemon slice
Six 6-ounce salmon fillets with skin
Kosher salt
Boiled potatoes, for serving

1
Make the yogurt sauce In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and season with salt.
2
Puree the yogurt sauce until it is smooth.
3
Transfer the sauce to a bowl and refrigerate.
4
Prepare the salmon In a deep skillet wide enough to fit the salmon fillets in a single layer, combine the wine, parsley, dill, peppercorns, lemon and 2 cups of water.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Season the salmon fillets with salt and add them to the pot in a single layer.
7
Cover and poach over moderately low heat until the salmon is just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
8
Prepare the salmon Using a slotted spoon, transfer the salmon to a work surface.
9
Remove and discard the salmon skin.
10
Transfer the fillets to plates and drizzle with some of the yogurt sauce.
11
Garnish with dill and serve with potatoes.

171

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, 1/4 cup tahini, 1/4 cup packed mint leaves, 2 tablespoons packed parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Poached Salmon with Minted Yogurt 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 with Minted Yogurt Sauce

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