Chilled Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise
Delight your taste buds with this elegant Chilled Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise, a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for warm-weather dining or light entertaining. Tender salmon fillets are gently poached in a fragrant broth of white wine, lemon, dill, and spices, then chilled to perfection for a luxurious yet simple base. The star of the show is the creamy herb mayonnaise, infused with fresh parsley, chives, and tarragon, along with a touch of Dijon mustard and bright lemon juice for a zesty finish. This sophisticated dish is easy to prepare in advance, making it an ideal option for make-ahead meals or dinner parties. Serve garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices for a stunning presentation that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for lovers of seafood and elegant comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) Salmon fillet (skin-on)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 1 whole (sliced) Lemon
- 5 sprigs Fresh dill
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh tarragon (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for herb mayonnaise)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (for herb mayonnaise)
Instructions
In a large skillet or saucepan, combine water, white wine, lemon slices, dill, bay leaf, black peppercorns, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Gently place the salmon fillets (skin-side down) into the poaching liquid. Reduce the heat to low and poach for 10-12 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the poaching liquid using a slotted spatula and place it on a plate to cool. Once cool, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until fully chilled.
To make the herb mayonnaise, combine mayonnaise, parsley, chives, tarragon, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, carefully remove the skin from the chilled salmon fillets. Place each fillet on a serving plate and dollop or drizzle with the herb mayonnaise. Garnish with additional fresh herbs or lemon slices if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this light, refreshing dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.6 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 3953 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 112.5 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 62.9 mcg | 315% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2590 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
