Best 12 Poached Salmon For Two Recipes

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Poached salmon is a classic dish that is both delicious and healthy. It is a simple dish to make, but there are a few tips and tricks to ensure that your salmon turns out perfectly. In this article, we will provide you with a foolproof recipe for poached salmon for two, as well as some helpful tips for cooking this delicate fish. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, you will find everything you need to know to make the perfect poached salmon.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

TRADITIONAL POACHED SALMON



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon olive oil
Four 4- to 6-ounce fillets salmon
Sea salt and white pepper
2 lemons, 1 halved and 1 cut into wedges
1 bottle dry white wine, such as pinot grigio
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon fillets and season with some sea salt and white pepper. Set aside.
  • Fill a high-sided large skillet one-third of the way up with water. Add the wine and lemon halves. Bring to a low simmer, add the salmon and let cook until firm to the touch, 5 to 7 minutes for medium. For well-done salmon, cook for 10 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with the lemon wedges and parsley.

EASY POACHED SALMON



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In 46 years of marriage, we had never tasted salmon until a friend told me about poaching it in a low cooker. I tried it and got flaky, moist results with little fuss. I added some soy sauce for extra flavor. - Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 sprigs fresh parsley
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
8 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 salmon fillet (3 pounds)
Lemon slices and fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Strain, discarding vegetables and spices., Cut three 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 7-qt. oval slow cooker. Pour poaching liquid into slow cooker. Carefully add salmon., Cook, covered, on high 60-70 minutes or just until fish flakes easily with a fork (a thermometer inserted in fish should read at least 145°). Using foil strips as handles, remove salmon from cooking liquid. Serve warm or cold, with lemon and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DILL POACHED SALMON



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This poached salmon is a family favorite and its easy to do. I suggest serving rice and a veggie with this meal.

Provided by RH

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
2 cups chicken stock
1 bunch fresh dill tied with kitchen twine

Steps:

  • Place the salmon fillets in a large pot, and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and place dill in the pot. Cover, and cook 15 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 405.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SIMPLE POACHED SALMON



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A beautifully poached piece of salmon is clean tasting and light. There's only one rule: Don't overcook.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, peeled and halved
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
Coarse salt
4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each and about 1 inch thick)

Steps:

  • In a large, deep, straight-sided skillet or heavy pot, combine carrots, celery, onion, lemon, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 8 minutes.
  • Season salmon with salt and gently lower into simmering liquid (liquid should just cover fish). Reduce to a very gentle simmer. Cover and cook until salmon is opaque throughout, about 5 minutes (longer for thicker fillets). Using a wide slotted spatula, remove salmon from liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 39 g

POACHED SALMON FOR TWO



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This is another wonderful and healthy dish from Dr.Andrew Weil. No more words are needed, just try his fish.

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

POACHED SALMON II



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This dish is simple, moist and delicious. You may substitute lemon juice for the wine and omit the garlic if you wish.

Provided by lor

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup dry white wine
½ cup water
2 pounds salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
1 ½ teaspoons chopped garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat wine and water over medium high heat in a large non-stick skillet for 5 minutes.
  • Slide salmon pieces into poaching liquid and dot with butter. Sprinkle with dried parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat to medium and poach until salmon flesh is firm, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 116.3 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 137.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

OVEN-ROASTED SALMON FOR TWO



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Make this oven roasted salmon dish tonight because two is better than one. You'll wow your guest with culinary skills when you make this Oven-Roasted Salmon for Two.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp. KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp. dill weed
2 skinless salmon fillets (1/2 lb.)
1 tsp. lemon juice
5 round buttery crackers, finely crushed
1/4 lb. angel hair pasta, uncooked
2 cups small broccoli florets
1-1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix mayo, mustard and dill until blended. Place fish in shallow ovenproof dish; drizzle with lemon juice. Spread with mayo mixture; sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
  • Bake 12 to 14 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
  • Drain pasta mixture in colander, reserving 2 Tbsp. of the cooking water. Heat oil in same saucepan on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Add pasta mixture and reserved cooking water; toss to coat. Top with cheese. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 35 g

GLAZED SALMON FOR TWO



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Here's a flavorful and well-seasoned entree that takes no time at all but is sure to net you plenty of compliments! Angela Lively - Baxter, TN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Place salmon in a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over fillets. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts :

POACHED WHOLE SALMON



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When poaching a large whole fish, place it in cool liquid first and then slowly bring the liquid to the proper temperature to result in an even texture inside and out. Adding the raw fish to hot liquid would cause the outside to overcook before the inside is cooked. Court Bouillon (page 231) is the traditional poaching liquid for seafood, imparting gentle flavors to the fish without being the least bit overpowering. For the prettiest presentation, remove the skin from the fish while it is still warm, as it will slip off more easily than when cold. A whole fish is always an impressive sight at the table, but even more so when poached and then wrapped in thin ribbons of cucumber, the plump pink fish in stark contrast to the bright-green ribbons.

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 recipes Court Bouillon (page 231, cooking for 30 minutes), unstrained and cooled to room temperature
1 whole salmon (about 7 pounds and 2 1/2 to 3 inches thick), cleaned, fins and gills trimmed, rinsed well (have the fishmonger do this)
1 English cucumber
1 bunch each watercress and upland cress, for garnish
Cucumber, cress, and caper sauce, for serving (page 231)
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare poacher Pour the Court Bouillon into a fish poacher and set the poacher over two burners on the stove. Lower the rack so it rests on the vegetables (in the court bouillon), then lay salmon on rack (trim the tail if necessary to fit inside). Add enough cool water to cover the fish completely; or, if only a small bit of fish is showing, you can cover it with a piece of parchment paper (cut to fit inside poacher).
  • Poach fish Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Check temperature with a candy thermometer and adjust heat so it is between 165° and 180°F (very few bubbles will break the surface but there should be steam coming from the surface). Poach salmon, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain the proper temperature, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest section registers 130°F (fish will continue cooking off heat). You can also test by inserting a knife into the flesh along the backbone; the flesh should still be slightly translucent and offer little resistance. The cooking time should be about 5 minutes per inch of thickness (once liquid has reached a simmer). Remove poacher from heat and allow it to cool until you no longer see any steam, about 1 hour. Lift the rack with the salmon from the poacher and set it over a large pan (or the sink) to allow the salmon to drain until just cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare fish for serving Transfer salmon to a clean work surface. Use your fingers and a paring knife to pull and scrape off the skin from the top side of the fish. Use the back of the knife to scrape off any brown areas from the surface. Using two large spatulas, carefully slide the salmon onto a serving platter. At this point, the salmon can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
  • Serve Slice the cucumber lengthwise into very thin strips. Arrange the strips diagonally across salmon, spacing them about 1 inch apart, and tuck the ends underneath so they appear to wrap around the fish. Garnish with watercress. Separate into pieces and serve sauce and lemon wedges on the side.
  • The salmon is garnished with a mixture of watercress and Upland cress (a member of the mustard family with a sharp, spicy flavor), which are also used in the accompanying sauce. You can find Upland cress (also called English cress or garden cress) at farmers' markets, or use all watercress instead.
  • A poacher is just the right size and shape for cooking a large whole fish, such as the salmon in this recipe. For smaller whole fish, a roasting pan fitted with a wire rack can be used instead.
  • To make the paper-thin strips of cucumber that appear to wrap around the fish, a mandoline is the best tool. A Japanese-style mandoline, such as Benriner, is inexpensive and sold at most kitchen supply shops. A vegetable peeler can be used instead, but it will not be able to produce the same uniform thickness as the mandoline.
  • Peel and finely chop 1 English cucumber, then toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt and 1 tablespoon each Champagne vinegar and small (nonpareil) capers that have been rinsed and drained. Set aside for 5 minutes, then stir in 1 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup finely chopped cress (use half watercress and half Upland cress, if you can find it). Season with freshly ground pepper and more salt. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving. Makes about 2 1/4 cups.

POACHED SALMON



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This recipe ran with a 1989 article about Georgette Mosbacher, a cosmetics industry executive who frequently entertained for business from her Washington, D.C., home. It's an elegant dish for a large group - the recipe ultimately serves 12 - but it comes together quickly. Serve it, as a commenter suggests, with a homemade tartar sauce.

Provided by Barbara Gamarekian

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield Twelve servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 3-pound Atlantic salmon fillets, from the center cut
1 tablespoon salt
10 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 small onion, quartered
1/4 cup sliced carrot
1/4 cup sliced celery
4 sprigs parsley, plus 1/4 cup minced
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Cut each fillet into six serving pieces. Set aside.
  • Fill a large fish poacher or roasting pan with enough water to cover the fish when it is added later, and bring the water to a boil. Add the salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, onion, carrot, celery and the sprigs of parsley, and simmer for five minutes.
  • Place the butter, lemon juice, white pepper and minced parsley in a mixing bowl. Beat until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Place the mixture on wax paper and roll into the shape of a log. Chill until ready to use.
  • Add the fish pieces to the court bouillon, cover with a piece of cheesecloth and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the cheese cloth and drain the fish on paper towels. Serve with the maitre d'hotel butter.

EASY POACHED SALMON



Easy Poached Salmon image

Cook this simple poached salmon at the beginning of the week and use it in salads and sandwiches or as a main course on busy weeknights.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 5-oz wild salmon fillets, skin on
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 carrot, sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
3 black peppercorns
1/2 cup white wine
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a small pan, arrange fillets in a single layer. Cover with water until fillets are just submerged. Remove fillets and set aside. Add garlic, carrot, herbs, peppercorns, and wine. Bring to a boil, season with salt, then turn off heat; add fillets skin-side down, and cook, covered, until slightly underdone in the center, about 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Reserve the poaching liquid and, once cool, combine with fillets.

SALMON DINNER FOR TWO RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: baby gold potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, garlic, salmon fillets, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh chives, fresh dill, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, asparagus, parmesan cheese, brownie mix, vegetable oil, egg, water, peanut butter

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

12 baby gold potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic
2 salmon fillets
5 cloves garlic
1 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh chives
2 tablespoons fresh dill
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 bunch asparagus
parmesan cheese, optional, to taste
¾ cup brownie mix, prepared
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
⅓ cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • For the Garlic Smashed Potatoes - Boil potatoes in a medium pot for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
  • Place boiled potatoes on a parchment covered oven tray and smash each potato down leaving the skin intact.
  • Mix melted butter, garlic, salt and pepper and brush mixture onto potatoes.
  • Bake at 425˚F (220˚C) for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
  • Garnish with thyme.
  • For the Herb Crusted Salmon - In a small bowl combine parsley, chives, dill, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
  • Place salmon and asparagus on parchment covered oven tray.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon herb mix onto salmon fillets and coat evenly.
  • Bake at 425˚F (220˚C) for 12-14 minutes.
  • For the Chocolate Peanut Butter Skillet Brownie - In a medium mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, water, and an egg and stir until evenly mixed.
  • Transfer mix into skillet.
  • Spoon softened peanut butter into skillet and mix in using a knife.
  • Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 10-15 minutes or until toothpick comes out of the brownie clear.
  • If desired, garnish with ice cream.
  • Nutrition Calories: 1723 Fat: 143 grams Carbs: 49 grams Fiber: 10 grams Sugars: 11 grams Protein: 76 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1932 calories, Carbohydrate 224 grams, Fat 92 grams, Fiber 20 grams, Protein 59 grams, Sugar 44 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest salmon possible. Look for salmon that is bright pink in color and has a mild, fishy smell. Avoid salmon that is dull in color or has a strong, fishy odor.
  • Poaching is a gentle cooking method that helps to preserve the delicate flavor and texture of salmon. Be careful not to overcook the salmon, as it will become dry and tough.
  • To ensure even cooking, use a large pot that will allow the salmon to be completely submerged in the poaching liquid. You can also use a poaching basket to keep the salmon from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Flavor the poaching liquid with your favorite herbs and spices. Some popular choices include dill, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, and lemon zest. You can also add a splash of white wine or vinegar to the poaching liquid for extra flavor.
  • Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the poaching liquid and let it cool slightly before serving. You can serve the salmon with a variety of sauces, such as hollandaise sauce, tartar sauce, or lemon butter sauce.

Conclusion:

Poaching salmon is a simple and delicious way to cook this healthy fish. By following these tips, you can ensure that your poached salmon turns out perfect every time. Serve it with your favorite sauce and enjoy!

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