Poached Salmon with Lemon Mayonnaise
Elevate your seafood dinner with this elegant and irresistibly tender Poached Salmon with Lemon Mayonnaise. Featuring delicately poached salmon fillets infused with the bright aromatics of lemon, dry white wine, and fresh herbs, this recipe is the epitome of simplicity and sophistication. The rich, zesty lemon mayonnaise—with its blend of tangy Dijon mustard, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and fragrant dill—pairs beautifully with the melt-in-your-mouth salmon, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for a healthy weeknight meal or an impressive centerpiece at your next dinner party. Serve warm or chilled, and enjoy this light yet luxurious seafood recipe that is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets (skinless)
- 6 cups Water
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 1 piece Lemon (sliced)
- 10 pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
Instructions
In a large, wide pot, pour in the water and white wine.
Add the lemon slices, black peppercorns, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Carefully lower the salmon fillets into the poaching liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged. If necessary, add more water to cover.
Poach the salmon for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Avoid boiling the liquid to prevent overcooking.
While the salmon is poaching, prepare the lemon mayonnaise. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and fresh dill until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Once the salmon is cooked, carefully remove it from the poaching liquid and let it drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Serve the poached salmon warm or chilled, accompanied by the lemon mayonnaise on the side. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.4 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 756 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.8 mcg | 79% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 538 mg | 11% | |
*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.
