Salmon Steaks Poached in Lemon Broth
Elevate your seafood dinner game with these tender and flavorful *Salmon Steaks Poached in Lemon Broth*. This easy yet sophisticated recipe combines succulent salmon steaks with a fragrant broth infused with bright lemon juice, fresh thyme, and a hint of garlic. Gently poached to perfection in a savory chicken stock base, the salmon becomes irresistibly moist and flaky, while absorbing layers of zesty, herbaceous flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with a ladle of the aromatic broth, this one-pan dish is a light yet satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for impressing guests or indulging in a wholesome weeknight dinner. Keywords: salmon steaks, poaching, lemon broth, easy seafood recipe, healthy dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon steaks
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 whole (1 for juice, 1 sliced) lemon
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic cloves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Juice one lemon and add the juice to the broth. Slice the other lemon into thin rounds and add them to the pan.
Add the thyme sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the broth. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low, ensuring the broth is just below a simmer (do not let it boil). Carefully place the salmon steaks into the broth in a single layer.
Cover the pan with a lid and poach the salmon for 6–8 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the poached salmon steaks from the broth and place them onto plates.
Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the broth. Optionally, strain the broth if desired for serving.
Spoon a little of the lemon broth over the salmon steaks for added flavor.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately. Optionally pair with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.5 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 4968 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 187.8 g | 376% | |
| Vitamin D | 63.0 mcg | 315% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 4534 mg | 96% | |
*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.
