Steamed Salmon With Watercress Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed Salmon With Watercress Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup finely chopped trimmed watercress; 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Watercress sprigs (optional); Lemon wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup finely chopped trimmed watercress
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Watercress sprigs (optional)
Lemon wedges (optional)

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 20 minutes). Discard bay leaf. Combine milk and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk. Add to broth mixture; bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in watercress; cook for 30 seconds. Keep warm.
2
Arrange the salmon fillets in a single layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish, and sprinkle with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Microwave at high 4 1/2 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Place 1 fillet on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1/4 cup sauce. Garnish with watercress sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, 1/2 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine, 1/4 cup minced shallots, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Steamed Salmon With Watercress 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.

Steamed Salmon With Watercress Sauce

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