Soy Poached Salmon
Delight in the delicate flavors of Soy Poached Salmon, a quick and elegant dish that brings restaurant-quality dining right to your table in under 30 minutes. Fresh, tender salmon fillets are gently poached in an aromatic broth of low-sodium soy sauce, ginger, garlic, scallions, and a hint of sesame oil, delivering a perfectly flaky texture infused with savory goodness. A touch of rice vinegar and optional red chili flakes balance the dish with tangy heat, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a nutty finish. This simple yet sophisticated recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions and pairs beautifully with steamed rice, noodles, or sautéed vegetables. Healthy, flavorful, and easy to make, this poached salmon will become a staple in your repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets, skinless
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cups water
- 1 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 stalks scallions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the soy sauce, water, ginger slices, garlic cloves, scallions, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red chili flakes if using. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. This will form the poaching broth, infused with aromatic flavors.
Carefully add the salmon fillets to the simmering broth, ensuring they are fully submerged. If necessary, spoon some of the liquid over the fillets.
Reduce the heat to low and let the salmon poach gently for 8-10 minutes. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and has turned opaque in the center.
Using a slotted spatula, gently remove the salmon fillets from the broth and transfer them to a serving plate.
Optionally, strain the poaching liquid and reduce it over medium heat to create a concentrated sauce. Drizzle this sauce over the salmon for extra flavor.
Garnish the salmon with sesame seeds and additional scallion slices. Serve immediately with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.9 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 8319 mg | 362% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 191.2 g | 382% | |
| Vitamin D | 57.0 mcg | 285% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3386 mg | 72% | |
*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.
