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Guide Perfectly Poached Salmon

Guide Perfectly Poached Salmon: Tender 15-Min Meal

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Learn how to poach salmon perfectly with this simple guide. Achieve moist, tender, and flaky results every time by controlling the poaching temperature and using a flavorful liquid.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 litre water or light fish stock
  • 50 ml dry white wine or 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 1 celery stick, sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 black peppercorns
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • ~200 g salmon fillet (standard or thick cut)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the flavor bath: Combine water or stock, white wine or lemon juice, sliced onion, celery, bay leaf, peppercorns, and kosher salt in a pan. The liquid should taste like mild broth.
  2. Simmer the bath: Bring the liquid to a lazy simmer for five minutes to infuse the aromatics. Maintain a temperature of 80 °C / 175 °F.
  3. Poach the salmon: Gently lower the salmon fillet, skin-side down, into the simmering liquid. Ensure the liquid covers the fish by 1 cm. Add hot water if needed to maintain coverage.
  4. Cook with residual heat: Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the residual heat gently cook the salmon.
  5. Check for doneness: Test the salmon at the minimum recommended time. The thickest part should register 50 °C / 122 °F on a thermometer, or the flesh should flake easily with a knife and turn translucent to opaque.
  6. Rest and drain: Carefully remove the poached salmon and rest it on paper towels for 30 seconds to allow excess liquid to drain, helping sauces adhere better.

Notes

  • For a standard fillet (approximately 2.5 cm thick), poach for 6-8 minutes.
  • For a thick center-cut portion (approximately 4 cm thick), poach for 10-12 minutes.
  • These times assume the fish is taken directly from the refrigerator.
  • Avoid a rolling boil, as this will result in dry fish. Use a thermometer to maintain the target temperature.
  • Season the poaching liquid generously, similar to how you would season broth, for a more flavorful result.
  • If the fish breaks when lifting, use two spatulas or a slotted fish spoon for support.
  • Court bouillon can be reused. Strain, chill for up to 24 hours, and bring to a boil once before the next use.
  • To poach frozen salmon, bring the bath to 90 °C, turn off the heat, cover, and poach for 12 minutes, then check for doneness.
  • Poaching with the skin on helps keep the fillet intact. You can peel the skin off after poaching if desired.
  • Consider serving with a Creamy Dill Sauce, Lemon-Butter Drizzle, or Honey-Garlic Glaze.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Poaching
  • Cuisine: Global

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 200g)
  • Calories: N/A
  • Sugar: N/A
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Fat: N/A
  • Saturated Fat: N/A
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: N/A
  • Fiber: N/A
  • Protein: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

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