Poached Salmon with Green Herb Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this elegant yet simple Poached Salmon with Green Herb Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances light, tender salmon and a vibrant, herbaceous accompaniment. Gently cooked in an aromatic poaching liquid infused with white wine, lemon, dill, and peppercorns, the salmon remains moist and flavorful. The star of the dish is the fresh green herb sauce, a lively blend of parsley, cilantro, chives, and garlic mixed with zesty lemon juice and silky olive oil. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Serve it with a garnish of fresh herbs and pair with seasonal vegetables or a crisp green salad for a wholesome and delicious feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) Salmon fillets
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 1 large, sliced Lemon
- 4 sprigs Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 6 Black peppercorns
- 1 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh chives
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a wide, shallow pot, combine water, white wine, lemon slices, dill sprigs, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Once the liquid is simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and gently add the salmon fillets, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid.
Cover the pot and poach the salmon for 10–12 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
While the salmon is poaching, prepare the green herb sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine parsley, cilantro, chives, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Blend until smooth and vibrant green.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water (1 teaspoon at a time) to reach a pourable consistency.
To serve, place each salmon fillet on a plate and drizzle with the green herb sauce. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.8 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3597 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 148.3 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1266 mg | 27% | |
*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.
