Poached Salmon Fillets With Dill-and-Ginger Vinaigrette

Total Time
10 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 4boneless salmon fillets with skin on, about 6 ounces each
  • 8large sprigs fresh dill
  • 1bay leaf
  • 4whole cloves
  • Salt to taste
  • 8whole black peppercorns
  • 2tablespoons white vinegar
  • For the Ginger Vinaigrette

    • 2tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 1tablespoon grated fresh ginger
    • 2tablespoons finely chopped shallots
    • 1teaspoon finely chopped garlic
    • 2tablespoons tarragon vinegar
    • ¼cup diced canned pimentos
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
    • ½cup olive or corn oil
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

1093 calories; 81 grams fat; 16 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 23 grams monounsaturated fat; 30 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 82 grams protein; 1090 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the fish fillets in a shallow saucepan with enough water to cover. Add the dill, bay leaf, cloves, salt, peppercorns and vinegar. Bring the water to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. The center of the steaks can be underdone if desired. If not, cook 2 minutes longer. Do not overcook.

  2. Step 2

    Drain, and serve with the ginger vinaigrette.

  3. For the Ginger Vinaigrette

    1. Step 3

      To make the vinaigrette, place mustard, ginger, shallots, garlic, vinegar, pimentos, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Blend well with a wire whisk.

    2. Step 4

      Add the olive oil, whisking rapidly until well blended.

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The poaching directions work well. I was serving my salmon w Russian cucumber salad and garnished with egg slices, so i skipped fill and bay leaf but lemon juice, peppercorn, broth and water made a fine basic poach.

The poaching directions work well. I was serving my salmon w Russian cucumber salad and garnished with egg slices, so i skipped fill and bay leaf but lemon juice, peppercorn, broth and water made a fine basic poach.

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