Herbed Poached Salmon
Delicate salmon fillet poached to perfection with a blend of fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- β4 pieces salmon fillet
- β4 cups chilled water
- β2 tablespoons herbed butter
- β1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- β1/4 cup, chopped fresh dill
- β2 lemon wedges
- βto taste salt
- βto taste pepper
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water, pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine chilled water and herbed butter.
- 3
Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and create a poaching liquid.
- 5
Add the chopped parsley and dill to the poaching liquid.
- 6
Season the poaching liquid with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Carefully add the salmon fillets to the poaching liquid.
- 8
Poach for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
- 9
Remove the salmon from the poaching liquid with a slotted spoon.
- 10
Serve with lemon wedges on the side.