**Poached Salmon with Dijon-Dill Sauce, Cucumber and Dark Bread, New Potatoes with Mint: A Symphony of Flavors**
Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends delicate flavors and textures. Our poached salmon, the star of the show, is gently cooked to perfection, resulting in succulent, flaky flesh that melts in your mouth. The accompanying Dijon-dill sauce adds a delightful tang and herbaceousness, complementing the richness of the salmon. Cucumber and dark bread provide a refreshing contrast, while new potatoes tossed in a refreshing mint sauce complete this harmonious meal. Each element of this dish is carefully crafted to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a delightful journey of flavors with our poached salmon and its accompaniments.
POACHED SALMON WITH DIJON CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring wine, 2 tablespoons chives, sliced shallots, and thyme sprigs to a simmer in a heavy large skillet. Add fish, lay lemon slices on top of fish in a single layer, cover and simmer until fish is just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer fish and lemon slices to plates. Tent with foil to keep warm. Remove thyme sprigs from skillet. Add cream to skillet and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Mix in mustard. Spoon sauce over fish. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of chives and gently squeeze lemon slices on top.
QUICK POACHED SALMON WITH DILL MUSTARD SAUCE
This is an easy, elegant, wonderful salmon dish with a no-cook sauce. It really doesn't get much easier. I love it best on swelteringly hot summer days. Fresh steamed asparagus goes very well with this, and the sauce tastes good on it as well.
Provided by Karena
Categories Seafood Fish Salmon
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, blend the plain yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, and dill. Cover, and refrigerate until serving.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, place the salmon in the white wine and water. Adjust the amount of water as necessary to just cover the fish. Sprinkle with shallots. Cover the saucepan, and cook 10 to 12 minutes, until salmon is easily flaked with a fork. Drain, and serve with the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 469.8 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh salmon fillets that are about 1 inch thick.
- To poach the salmon, bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer. Gently lower the salmon fillets into the water and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
- While the salmon is poaching, make the Dijon dill sauce. Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Serve the poached salmon with the Dijon dill sauce, cucumber and dark bread, and new potatoes with mint.
Conclusion:
This simple supper is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The poached salmon is tender and flaky, and the Dijon dill sauce is creamy and tangy. The cucumber and dark bread add a refreshing crunch, and the new potatoes with mint are a delicious side dish.
This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover salmon. If you have some cooked salmon on hand, you can simply flake it and add it to the Dijon dill sauce. Serve it with your favorite sides, and you'll have a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love.
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