Best 7 Poached Salmon With Lemon Caper Herb Sauce Recipes

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**Poached Salmon with Lemon Caper Herb Sauce: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors that is poached salmon with lemon caper herb sauce. This culinary masterpiece combines the delicate texture of salmon with a zesty and aromatic sauce, creating a dish that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves you craving more. The poaching technique gently cooks the salmon, retaining its natural moisture and flaky texture, while the tangy lemon caper herb sauce adds a burst of brightness and freshness. This recipe also includes variations for poaching the salmon in court-bouillon or a simple broth, providing options for different flavor profiles. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a more adventurous twist, poached salmon with lemon caper herb sauce is sure to impress.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC POACHED SALMON WITH CREAMY LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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This garlic poached salmon is fast, easy, and smothered in a healthy, yogurt-based creamy lemon caper sauce! This will be your new favorite way to eat salmon.

Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann

Categories     Fish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. salmon filets (portioned into 4 pieces)
1 cup white wine (divided)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
kosher salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
juice and zest of one lemon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small onion (finely diced)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 tablespoon capers (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, add 1/2 cup of the wine and fish. Add enough water to almost cover the salmon.
  • Add one clove minced garlic, the lemon zest, and salt and pepper to the liquid and on top of the salmon.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer for approximately 5 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, to make the sauce, saute the onion in the olive oil (1 tablespoon) in a small pot or skillet over medium heat, until browned.
  • Add the remaining clove of minced garlic, stir for one minute or until fragrant.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 cup of wine, and reduce until about half the wine is gone.
  • Add the lemon juice, capers (1 tablespoon), dill (1 tablespoon), and butter (1 tablespoon); heat until butter is melted.
  • Remove from heat and stir in yogurt (1/2 cup) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve sauce over salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 143 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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

SALMON TWO WAYS WITH CAPER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

4 skinless salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Salt and ground black pepper
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 ounces sliced smoked salmon, chopped
2 tablespoons capers
Salt and ground black pepper
2 thick slices pumpernickel bread, cut into cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Good pinch of ground black pepper
1 small cucumber, peeled and cut into cubes
2 tomatoes, cut into cubes
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 lemon
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the salmon: Season the salmon filets with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix together the panko, parsley, dill, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the oil until the panko is evenly coated. Coat the salmon with the panko mixture and let sit for a few minutes so the crust sticks.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook until the breadcrumbs are golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 5 minutes. Keep the salmon warm.
  • For the salmon hash: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the potatoes are cooked through and the peppers are soft, 10 minutes more. Turn off the heat and stir in the salmon and capers. Season with salt and pepper. Keep the hash warm.
  • To make the salad: Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of the oil on a baking sheet. Spread the bread in a single layer and toast in the oven, stirring once or twice, until crunchy but not too hard, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, shallot, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, onion and dill and stir to coat everything in the dressing. Stir in the toasted bread.
  • For the sauce: Heat the oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and whisk in the butter 1 piece at a time. Stir in the capers and dill. Squeeze in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • To plate: Divide the salmon hash among 4 plates and top each with a salmon filet. Spoon the sauce over the salmon. Divide the salad among the plates, placing it on the side of the salmon.

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

POACHED SALMON WITH CAPER SAUCE



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We love poached salmon and with the caper sauce it is delicious. If you like Salmon and Capers try this.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Savory

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 salmon steaks or 4 other fish steaks
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 dash pepper
4 slices lemons
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons drained capers

Steps:

  • Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a 10-inch skillet combine chicken broth, wine, and pepper.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Place fish in skillet; place lemon slices atop fish.
  • Cover and simmer for 8 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • Remove fish and lemon; Keep fish warm.
  • Discard lemon.
  • Gently boil broth mixture, uncovered, until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 2 minutes).
  • Stir together water and cornstarch; stir into broth mixture.
  • Stir in capers.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Cook and stir 1 minute more.
  • Spoon sauce over fish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 292.9, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 21.2

QUICK POACHED SALMON WITH DILL MUSTARD SAUCE



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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

½ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 pound salmon
1 cup white wine
½ cup water
¼ cup chopped shallots

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:

  • Selecting the freshest salmon: Opt for wild-caught salmon whenever possible, checking for a vibrant color and firm flesh. If using frozen salmon, thaw it properly in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water.
  • Achieving the perfect poaching liquid: Use a flavorful poaching liquid infused with aromatic ingredients like lemon slices, herbs (dill, thyme, parsley), and white wine or dry vermouth. These elements will enhance the salmon's natural flavors.
  • Mastering the poaching technique: Bring the poaching liquid to a gentle simmer, then carefully lower the salmon fillets into the liquid. Maintain a steady simmer throughout the cooking process to ensure even and delicate cooking.
  • Cooking time matters: The cooking time for poached salmon depends on the thickness of the fillets. As a general guideline, aim for 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, with an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) indicating perfectly cooked salmon.
  • Creating a vibrant lemon caper herb sauce: Combine melted butter, lemon juice, capers, chopped herbs (parsley, chives, tarragon), and a touch of Dijon mustard. This tangy and aromatic sauce will complement the poached salmon beautifully.

Conclusion:

Poached salmon with lemon caper herb sauce is a culinary masterpiece that showcases the delicate flavors of salmon while tantalizing the taste buds with a burst of citrus, briny capers, and fresh herbs. This elegant dish is perfect for a special occasion meal, yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner. Follow these tips and techniques to achieve perfectly cooked poached salmon paired with a vibrant and flavorful sauce. Embrace the art of poaching to create a dish that will leave a lasting impression on your palate and make you a master of this classic cooking method.

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