Poached Salmon For Two

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces salmon fillets (6oz per person)
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 2 lemon slices
  • 6 bay leaves (Turkish or, 1/2 of a California bay leaf)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • 3 sprigs parsley
  • salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut salmon into individual portions. Place in a large skillet, the carrot, onion, celery, lemon slices, parsley and bay leaves.
  2. Add fish, cold water to cover, salt, wine and lemon juice.
  3. Bring water to a boil, uncovered.
  4. Lower heat to a simmer and let fish cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat and leave fish undisturbed for 10 minutes. Then remove carefully to a serving platter.
  6. Th salmon will be perfectly done. Serve it hot or cold.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

403 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.6g 33% DV
Total Fat 10.4g 13% DV
Carbs 69.1g 25% DV
Fiber 21.6g 77% DV
Sugar 11.8g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10082mg 100% DV
Potassium 2685.8mg 57% DV
Cholesterol 6.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 939.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 55.1mg 61% DV
Calcium 350.3mg 27% DV
Iron 28.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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