Best 8 Easy Skillet Poached Salmon Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our collection of delectable skillet-poached salmon recipes. These recipes showcase the versatility and exceptional flavors of salmon, cooked to perfection in a skillet. From the classic simplicity of Creamy Lemon Skillet Poached Salmon to the vibrant Mediterranean flavors of Skillet Poached Salmon with Tomatoes and Olives, each recipe promises a unique taste adventure. Explore the zesty Skillet Poached Salmon with Salsa Verde or the comforting and creamy Skillet Poached Salmon with Spinach and Feta. For a touch of Asian inspiration, try our Skillet Poached Salmon with Ginger and Soy, or tantalize your taste buds with the piquant flavors of Skillet Poached Salmon with Spicy Tomato Sauce. With each recipe, you'll discover a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the natural goodness of salmon.

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EASY POACHED SALMON



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In 46 years of marriage, we had never tasted salmon until a friend told me about poaching it in a low cooker. I tried it and got flaky, moist results with little fuss. I added some soy sauce for extra flavor. - Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 sprigs fresh parsley
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
8 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 salmon fillet (3 pounds)
Lemon slices and fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Strain, discarding vegetables and spices., Cut three 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 7-qt. oval slow cooker. Pour poaching liquid into slow cooker. Carefully add salmon., Cook, covered, on high 60-70 minutes or just until fish flakes easily with a fork (a thermometer inserted in fish should read at least 145°). Using foil strips as handles, remove salmon from cooking liquid. Serve warm or cold, with lemon and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE POACHED SALMON



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A beautifully poached piece of salmon is clean tasting and light. There's only one rule: Don't overcook.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, peeled and halved
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
Coarse salt
4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each and about 1 inch thick)

Steps:

  • In a large, deep, straight-sided skillet or heavy pot, combine carrots, celery, onion, lemon, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 8 minutes.
  • Season salmon with salt and gently lower into simmering liquid (liquid should just cover fish). Reduce to a very gentle simmer. Cover and cook until salmon is opaque throughout, about 5 minutes (longer for thicker fillets). Using a wide slotted spatula, remove salmon from liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 39 g

EASY SKILLET-POACHED SALMON



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Delicious warm or at room temperature, this poached salmon only takes 30 minutes and can be made ahead so it's a hit with savvy home entertainers. Try it with Miso Aioli or Gingery Tomato-Basil Sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 pounds skin-on salmon fillet, preferably wild Alaskan
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small leek, trimmed, halved lengthwise, cut into 3-inch pieces, and well washed
1 celery stalk, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 fresh bay leaf
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds, plus wedges for serving
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc

Steps:

  • Generously season fish with salt and pepper. Transfer to a straight-sided skillet, saucepan, or shallow pot slightly larger than fish, skin-side down. Scatter leek, celery, bay leaf, lemon rounds, and peppercorns around fish. Add wine and enough water to submerge fish by 1 inch. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to skillet.
  • Heat over medium until liquid reaches 150 degrees. Reduce heat to low to maintain temperature (remove skillet from heat briefly if it climbs above 150 degrees). Cook until fish turns opaque and is just cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness. With a fish spatula, transfer to a plate, skin-side up. Let cool slightly; remove skin. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled, with lemon wedges.

POACHED SALMON II



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This dish is simple, moist and delicious. You may substitute lemon juice for the wine and omit the garlic if you wish.

Provided by lor

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup dry white wine
½ cup water
2 pounds salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
1 ½ teaspoons chopped garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat wine and water over medium high heat in a large non-stick skillet for 5 minutes.
  • Slide salmon pieces into poaching liquid and dot with butter. Sprinkle with dried parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat to medium and poach until salmon flesh is firm, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 116.3 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 137.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CAST IRON SKILLET SEARED SALMON



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I am a big fan of salmon skin, especially if it's salted and a bit crispy and chewy. This recipe gives me that. Plus, the way it's cooked, the fish has a 'steamed' quality to it. Do not uncover the fillets or move them around as they cook. I always use my cast-iron skillet for this because it always comes out best!

Provided by Stiritup

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (8 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets, with skin
1 teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Pat fillets dry with a paper towel and set in a baking dish, skin-side down. Sprinkle with garlic-pepper seasoning and dill. Turn fillets over and generously rub salt all over the skin only. Cover baking dish and set on the counter for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until it just starts to smoke. Reduce heat to medium-high and add butter. As soon as butter melts, add fillets, skin-side down. Cover the skillet, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 9 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove fillets with a metal spatula and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1320.6 mg

SIMPLE POACHED SALMON



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I love this recipe because it's healthy and almost effortless. And the salmon always cooks to perfection! -Erin Chilcoat, Central Islip, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup white wine
1 medium onion, sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 medium carrot, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 salmon fillets (1-1/4 inches thick and 6 ounces each)
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 45 minutes., Carefully place fillets in liquid; add additional warm water (120° to 130°) to cover if needed. Cook, covered, just until fish flakes easily with a fork (a thermometer inserted in fish should read at least 145°), 45-55 minutes. Remove fish from cooking liquid. Serve warm or cold with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POACHED SALMON



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This simple and delicious poached salmon is on your plate in only 15 minutes. Deceptively fancy, it's the perfect option for solo dining or when you're entertaining in a hurry.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     1-Pot     Quick and Easy     Fish     Poached Salmon     Salmon     Seafood

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup dry white wine (a good Sauvignon Blanc)
½ cup water
Several sprigs of fresh dill or sprinkle of dried dill
A sprig of fresh parsley
1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced or a few thin slices of onion
Salt
1 to 1½ pounds salmon fillets, pin bones removed
Freshly ground black pepper
A few slices of fresh lemon to serve

Steps:

  • Prepare the poaching liquid: Put the wine, water, dill, parsley and shallots or onions in a sauté pan, and bring to a simmer on medium heat.
  • Add the salmon: Sprinkle the salmon fillets with a little salt. Place salmon fillets, skin-side down on the pan, and cover.
  • Cook and serve the salmon: Cook 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet, or to desired done-ness. Do not overcook. Serve sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper and a slice or two of lemon on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 254 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize Serves 2 to 4 or more, depending on the size of the fillet, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY POACHED SALMON



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salmon is brain food - and kids like this recipe! The vinegar and lemon give the fish a very nice, slight flavor

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 salmon steaks, about 1-1/2 inches thick
2 cups water, approximately
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or dried)
3 scallions, chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1/3 cup peanut oil
1 teaspoon sugar
10 ounces frozen spinach, cooked and drained
3 cups cooked asian sticky rice

Steps:

  • Place salmon steaks in a large skillet with water, salt and vinegar [the water should come 1/2 up the side of the salmon].
  • Turn on heat and keep just under a boil for 10 minutes.
  • Turn steaks and cook, simmering, for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove steaks and take off skin and remove bones on the inside.
  • Add dill, chopped scallions, lemon juice and peanut oil to water.
  • Cook on medium heat until reduced to a sauce - 5-10 minutes.
  • Place salmon steak on plate.
  • Mold cooked rice in a 1/2 cup measuring cup and unmold on plate.
  • Top rice with spinach.
  • Pour sauce over spinach.
  • And serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right salmon: Look for a fresh, firm fillet with no signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Use a good quality skillet: A heavy-bottomed skillet will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the salmon from sticking.
  • Season the salmon well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Cook the salmon gently: Do not overcrowd the skillet and cook the salmon over medium-low heat until it is cooked through but still moist.
  • Use a flavorful poaching liquid: A combination of broth, white wine, and herbs will add flavor to the salmon.
  • Serve the salmon immediately: Once the salmon is cooked, serve it immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This easy skillet-poached salmon recipe is a great way to cook salmon at home. It is simple to make and can be customized to your taste. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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