Poached Whole Salmon With Pistachio Yogurt Recipe

Name: Poached Whole Salmon With Pistachio Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole salmon (about 5 1/2 pounds), cleaned and scaled; 3 bay leaves; 3 sprigs fennel; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; Sea salt; 1/2 cucumber; 5 sprigs fennel; 1 lemon, cut into thin wedges; 1 2/3 cups plain Greek yogurt; 2 limes, zested; 1 tablespoons pistachios, finely ground (I use a mortar and pestle)

Servings: persons

1 whole salmon (about 5 1/2 pounds), cleaned and scaled
3 bay leaves
3 sprigs fennel
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Sea salt
1/2 cucumber
5 sprigs fennel
1 lemon, cut into thin wedges
1 2/3 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 limes, zested
1 tablespoons pistachios, finely ground (I use a mortar and pestle)

1
Place the whole salmon in a fish kettle and add cold water, making sure that the water covers all of the fish.
2
Add the bay leaves, sprigs of fennel, lemon, and peppercorns, and season with sea salt.
3
Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let the salmon cool completely in the water.
4
Once cooled, pour the water out of the kettle and let the salmon drain free of any water.
5
Using a paring knife or your fingers, carefully remove the skin from the salmon.
6
Transfer the salmon to a large serving plate.
7
Slice the cucumber very thinly (using a mandolin if you have one), and place the thin slices along the center of the length of the fish.
8
Garnish the rim of the salmon with sprigs of fennel and lemon wedges.
9
In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, lime zest, and finely ground pistachios.
10
Serve the salmon with the pistachio yogurt on the side.

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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 whole salmon (about 5 1/2 pounds), cleaned and scaled, 3 bay leaves, 3 sprigs fennel, 1 lemon, cut into wedges, and more.

Yes, Poached Whole Salmon With Pistachio Yogurt 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 Whole Salmon With Pistachio Yogurt

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