Quick Poached Salmon with Dill Mustard Sauce

Quick Poached Salmon with Dill Mustard Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    370

Indulge in the refreshing simplicity of poached salmon, crowned with a luscious, no-cook dill mustard sauce. This dish offers an elegant escape, perfect for sun-drenched days. Imagine tender salmon, infused with subtle aromatics, paired with the cool, creamy tang of the dill mustard. A culinary poem for your palate!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    14 g
  • Cholesterol
    69 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    25 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    470 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Dill Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, and honey until smooth and well combined. (Time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the sauce while you prepare the salmon. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen. (Time: minimum 15 minutes)

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Recipe View Poach the Salmon: Place the salmon portions in a medium saucepan, arranging them in a single layer. (Time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour in the white wine, then add just enough cold water to completely cover the salmon. Sprinkle the chopped shallots evenly over the top. (Time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. (Time: 8-12 minutes)

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Recipe View Carefully remove the salmon from the poaching liquid using a slotted spatula. Gently pat the salmon dry with paper towels. (Time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve: Place the poached salmon portions on plates. Generously spoon the chilled dill mustard sauce over the salmon. Garnish with extra fresh dill sprigs, if desired. (Time: 2 minutes)

For a richer sauce, substitute sour cream or crème fraîche for half of the yogurt.
Experiment with adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a touch of heat.
Serve with steamed asparagus, quinoa, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
The poaching liquid can be strained and used as a flavorful base for a seafood soup or risotto.

Maggie Aufderhar

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 123 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Kirstin Williamson

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.

  • Gianni Bartoletti

    I didn't have shallots on hand, so I substituted with finely chopped red onion. It worked perfectly fine.

  • Danika Hoppe

    I made this for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. The salmon was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was a lovely complement.

  • Idell Haag

    I added a bit of lemon zest to the sauce for extra zing. It was delicious!

  • Shane Hoppe

    This recipe is fantastic! The sauce is so easy to make and tastes incredible. My family loved it!

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