Oven Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce
Elevate your seafood dinner with this elegant and effortless Oven Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce. Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets gently poached in a fragrant blend of dry white wine, vegetable stock, fresh dill, and zesty lemon slices, this dish is a symphony of delicate, refreshing flavors. The accompanying dill sauce, a creamy blend of heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and butter, adds a luscious, herbaceous finish that perfectly complements the salmon’s natural richness. Quick and easy to prepare, with just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Serve with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a balanced, restaurant-quality meal at home. An ideal choice for seafood lovers searching for a low-carb, high-flavor dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-8 ounces each) salmon fillets (skinless)
- 1 whole (sliced into rounds) lemon
- 6 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or fish stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh dill (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a large baking dish that can hold the salmon fillets in a single layer.
Arrange the salmon fillets in the baking dish, leaving a bit of space between each piece.
Place lemon slices and dill sprigs over and around the salmon fillets to infuse flavor.
In a small saucepan, combine the dry white wine and vegetable stock. Heat over medium heat until just warmed, then pour the liquid around the salmon in the baking dish.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and help poach the salmon. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the dill sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chopped dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens.
Once the salmon is cooked, carefully remove it from the baking dish and transfer to serving plates.
Spoon the dill sauce over each fillet and garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 210.8 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.6 g | 433% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 801 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 3414 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 176.7 g | 353% | |
| Vitamin D | 104.1 mcg | 521% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 3306 mg | 70% | |
*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.
