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Dill Poached Salmon Recipe


Dill Poached Salmon Recipe
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My favourite way to eat salmon is this recipe in the chilled version, served over mixed greens.

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Ingredients
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 8 sprigs curly parsley
  • 1 bunch fresh dill
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
  • 1 tsp whole peppercorns
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup white wine (a big Chardonnay or Riesling is best)
  • 6 lbs salmon piece, whole (wild or farmed)

Directions
  1. In a saucepan large enough for the fish to rest comfortably, add all ingredients except salmon.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  3. Add salmon to the liquid, bring back to a boil.
  4. If serving hot, allow about to cook 6 minutes for every pound of fish. Remove immediately from the liquid when the fish is cooked.
  5. If chilling, boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cover tightly.
  6. Let sit to cool completely, this may take up to 5 hours.
  7. Drain fish and place on serving plate. Remove skin.
  8. Cover with Saran wrap and chill completely (preferably overnight) before serving.

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Amount Per Serving
Calories: 436.7
Total Fat: 18.5 g
Cholesterol: 160.9 mg
Sodium: 140.3 mg
Total Carbs: 2.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 58.0 g


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