White Tea Poached Salmon
Delight your taste buds with the exquisite flavors of White Tea Poached Salmon, a healthy and elegant dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe infuses tender salmon fillets with the delicate, aromatic essence of white tea, complemented by hints of lemon, fresh dill, and garlic. Poaching the salmon in a gently steeped tea broth keeps the fish moist and enhances its natural richness, while the optional bed of baby spinach adds a vibrant, nutritious base. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light and refreshing dish is not only quick and easy but also low in calories and packed with protein. Serve it with a drizzle of olive oil and a lemon wedge for a gourmet meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 3 bags white tea bags
- 4 cups water
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 sprigs fresh dill
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 cups baby spinach (optional for serving)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add the white tea bags to the simmering water and steep for 5 minutes to develop the tea's flavor. Remove the tea bags and discard them.
Slice the lemon into thin rounds, and lightly crush the garlic cloves. Add them to the tea along with the fresh dill sprigs, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low so the liquid is barely simmering. Carefully place the salmon fillets into the liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Poach the salmon for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through. Avoid letting the liquid boil, as this can toughen the fish.
While the salmon is poaching, drizzle olive oil over the baby spinach (if using) and arrange it on serving plates.
Using a slotted spoon or fish spatula, gently remove the poached salmon fillets from the liquid and place them on the plated spinach.
Garnish with additional fresh dill or a light sprinkle of black pepper if desired. Serve immediately with a lemon wedge on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.1 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2985 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 112.4 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1470 mg | 31% | |
*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.
