If you're looking for a light, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner, look no further than poached salmon salad with lime tarragon dressing. This recipe combines the delicate flavor of poached salmon with the tangy, aromatic flavors of lime and tarragon. The result is a salad that's both refreshing and satisfying. What's more, this salad is incredibly versatile and can be easily customized to suit your own tastes.
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WARM BUTTER-POACHED LOBSTER SALAD WITH TARRAGON-CITRUS DRESSING
Meat from a single lobster, decadently poached in tarragon-citrus butter, then tossed in a vibrant tangelo dressing with tarragon leaves and citrus fruit, and then arranged over Bibb lettuce, is rich enough to share.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons salt and the vinegar. Plunge lobster head-first into water; cook 3 minutes (meat will not be fully cooked). Transfer lobster to a cutting board.
- Using a kitchen towel to protect your hands, twist off tail and claws; discard body. Twist fan off end of tail, and push meat out of shell. Alternatively, use kitchen shears to cut up length of tail, and pull shell away from meat. Cut tail meat in half lengthwise, and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; set aside. Separate claws from knuckles; twist and pull off pincers, being careful to keep meat intact. With back of knife, crack knuckle end of claw to loosen shell. Gently remove whole piece of meat; set aside with tail. Using your finger or the handle of a spoon, push knuckle meat out of shell. Wipe any white residue off meat. Meat can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 hours ahead; bring to room temperature before poaching.
- Remove peel and pith from tangelo using a sharp knife. Working over a bowl, carve out flesh between membranes, allowing segments to drop into bowl. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl. Transfer juice in bowl to a separate bowl; reserve juice for dressing.
- Put 1/3 cup juice into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time, until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and the tarragon sprig. Submerge lobster meat in the butter sauce. Poach until opaque and cooked through, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk 3 tablespoons warm poaching liquid into 2 tablespoons reserved juice in bowl; whisk in pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add lobster to dressing; toss gently to coat. Just before serving, add tangelo segments and tarragon leaves; toss gently to combine. Season with salt.
- Arrange 2 lettuce leaves on each serving plate. Place lobster and tangelo segments on top. Spoon dressing over top.
POACHED SALMON WITH TARRAGON SAUCE
I prepare this poached salmon when she doesn't want to heat up the kitchen. Fixing the sauce first allows the herb seasonings to meld and enhance the mild-tasting steaks. Use two slotted spatulas to remove the poached fish from the pan. Poached fish is delicate and tends to break apart easily. -Laura Lunardi, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, tarragon, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover and refrigerate., In a large nonstick skillet, combine the broth, water, lemon juice, bay leaf and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the salmon. , Cover and poach for 8-10 minutes or until fish is firm and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from poaching liquid. Serve with tarragon sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COLD-POACHED SALMON NICOISE SALAD WITH CRISPY POTATOES
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the salmon: Add the wine, Dijon mustard, dill sprigs and 1 cup of water to a large straight-sided skillet. Squeeze the juice from the halved lemon into the skillet and then add in the lemon halves. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Sprinkle the salmon with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Once the liquid is simmering, gently add the salmon, skin-side-down, and turn the heat to low. Place the lemon slices on top of the salmon, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. The salmon should easily flake apart with a fork. Carefully remove the salmon from the liquid and set on a plate. Cool completely.
- For the dressing: Add the vinegar, oil, dill, mustard, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a glass jar with a lid. Cover and shake to emulsify. Set aside until ready to assemble the salad.
- For the salad: Add the potatoes to a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 4-inches. Add a big pinch of salt and heat over medium high heat. Bring the potatoes to a boil and let cook until the potatoes are fork tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the potatoes to a plate. Reserve the pot with boiling water to use to cook the eggs and haricot vert.
- Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Bring the water back up to a boil, then add your eggs and cook for 7 minutes. Remove the eggs to the ice bath. Bring the water back up to a boil and add the haricot vert. Cook until they are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove the haricot vert to the ice bath. Drain and cut them into thirds and set aside until ready to assemble. Remove the eggs from the ice bath, peel and set aside.
- Using the flat base of a measuring cup or a glass, lightly smash the potatoes to expose some of the flesh. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Carefully add the potatoes into the pan, seasoning side down. Sprinkle the exposed side of the potatoes and cook until they are crispy and golden brown in places, about 4 minutes per side. Some potatoes may break apart, that's totally fine! Remove to a plate and set aside until ready to assemble.
- To assemble the salad: Arrange the frisee and romaine leaves on a large platter. Drizzle about half of the dressing and toss to coat. Top the lettuce with the crispy potatoes, haricot vert, tomatoes and olives. Flake the cooled salmon into large pieces and scatter it on top of the salad. Slice the eggs in half and nestle into the salad. Drizzle on the remaining dressing and serve.
POACHED SALMON SALAD WITH LIME-TARRAGON DRESSING RECIPE
Provided by á-170456
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, bring wine and next 4 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and place salmon in liquid. Cover with lid or foil and poach until done, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove salmon from pan and allow to cool. Remove skin from salmon. Arrange salad ingredients on plates. Top with poached salmon and dressing. Dressing: Combine all ingredients in a jar with lid and shake to mix. This recipe yields 4 servings. Leaving the skin on during poaching will help keep the fillet intact. To remove the cooked fillet from the pan, carefully place a pair of spatulas under the fish and lift out gently and evenly. Pat gently with paper towels.
POACHED SALMON WITH TARRAGON
Lightly poach salmon fillets and serve with creamy green beans and baby new potatoes for a light meal
Provided by Katy Greenwood
Categories Dinner, Fish Course, Main course, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Zest the lemon and cut into wedges. Mix together the crème fraîche, tarragon, garlic, lemon zest and a squeeze of juice, season to taste and set aside.
- Bring a large shallow pan of salted water to the bowl and cook the green beans for 3 mins until just done. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain and cool under cold running water before tossing with the crème fraîche mixture.
- Bring the pan back to the boil, then turn the heat down to a very gentle simmer and slide in the salmon pieces. Poach for 8-10 mins or until cooked to your liking. Remove from the pan and put on kitchen paper before plating up. Serve with the green beans and baby new potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
SALMON SALAD WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS AND TARRAGON
Mix it up with an interesting twist on the traditional tuna or salmon salad. Serve as desired in sandwiches, on crackers, or in lettuce wraps.
Provided by stealthycat
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Salmon Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread hazelnuts onto a baking sheet.
- Toast hazelnuts in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Rub hot hazelnuts using a clean dishtowel to remove skins. Cool for 5 minutes. Chop.
- Combine hazelnuts, salmon, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, red bell pepper, carrot, celery, hard-boiled eggs, onion, parsley, Dijon mustard, tarragon leaves, lemon juice, garlic salt, salt, and habanero pepper in a large bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 809.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
POACHED SALMON WITH TARRAGON SAUCE AND FINGERLING POTATOES
Categories Potato Poach Mayonnaise Salmon White Wine Tarragon Parsley Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make sauce
- Pick enough tarragon leaves to measure 1/2 cup (do not pack). Chop enough chives to measure 1/3 cup. Coarsely chop shallot. In a food processor puree tarragon, chives, and shallot with remaining sauce ingredients until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring sauce to cool room temperature before serving.
- Make Fish
- In a deep 10-inch skillet bring wine and water to a simmer, covered. Cut salmon into 6 pieces and season with salt and pepper. Submerge 3 salmon pieces, skin sides down, in simmering liquid (add hot water if necessary to just cover salmon) and poach at a bare simmer, covered, 8 minutes, or until just cooked through. Transfer cooked salmon with a slotted spatula to a platter to cool and poach remaining salmon in same manner. When salmon is cool enough to handle, peel off skin and if desired with a sharp knife scrape off any dark meat. Salmon may be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salmon to cool room temperature before serving.
- Assemble
- Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. In a steamer set over boiling water steam potatoes until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Spoon sauce onto 6 plates and arrange some potatoes in a circle, overlapping slightly, on top of sauce . Season potatoes with salt and arrange salmon on top of potatoes. Garnish salmon with peas.
Tips:
- Choose the right salmon. Look for wild-caught salmon that is firm and has a bright color. Avoid farmed salmon, as it is often lower in quality and may contain contaminants.
- Cook the salmon gently. Poaching is a gentle cooking method that helps to preserve the salmon's delicate flavor and texture. Avoid overcooking, as this will make the salmon dry and tough.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as tarragon and dill, add a bright, flavorful note to the salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
- Make the dressing ahead of time. The dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately. The salad is best served immediately after it is made. The salmon will start to lose its flavor and texture if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Poached salmon salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The salmon is cooked gently, so it is tender and flaky, and the dressing is bright and tangy. The salad is also packed with nutrients, including protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins A and D. If you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad to add to your repertoire, this poached salmon salad is a great choice.
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