You can't get much more basicthan poaching; cooking thesalmon in a packet in saltedwater with lemon and peppercorns gives you moist, healthyresults.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring 6 quarts water, 6 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon halves, 1 tablespoon salt, and the peppercorns to a boil in a large, wide pot. Reduce heat; let simmer.
- Season two salmon steaks with salt. Place one-quarter each of the fennel and onion and 2 sprigs each dill and parsley on a long sheet of parchment; top with salted steaks, one-quarter each fennel and onion, and 2 sprigs each dill and parsley. Fold parchment to make a packet. Repeat process to make another packet.
- With kitchen twine, tie one packet to a wire rack; place in pot. Cover; poach until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Use tongs and a spatula to transfer rack to a rimmed baking sheet. Carefully open packet. Remove skin and any brown fat; discard. Transfer fish to a platter, discarding vegetables; cover. Cook other packet. Reserve 1 tablespoon cooking liquid.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and cooking liquid in a bowl. Stir in chopped dill and chives; season with salt and pepper. Garnish salmon with dill sprigs; serve with sauce.
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Md Momin
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this recipe didn't turn out well.
kara morgan
[email protected]This recipe was just okay.
Ghulam Deen
[email protected]The salmon was a bit overcooked.
Hhh Hhhh
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too thick for my liking.
Muhammad Anus
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste.
Ayad Mohamed
[email protected]I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly.
Angela Garner
[email protected]So easy and delicious! The salmon was cooked to perfection.
Maryam Nadeem
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The salmon was flaky and moist, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Sajjid Hussain
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Morgan John
[email protected]I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Kisitu Christopher
[email protected]So easy and delicious! The salmon was flaky and moist, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.
Zubair Arshad
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the creamy dill sauce was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.
Wesley Box
[email protected]Absolutely amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and the salmon came out perfectly cooked. The creamy dill sauce was also delicious. I served it with steamed asparagus and rice, and it was a perfect meal.
MAHIN HASSAN
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The salmon is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I love that it's a relatively quick and easy recipe to make, too.
Zay Castillo
[email protected]This salmon dish was a hit! The creamy dill sauce was the perfect complement to the flaky salmon. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a complete meal.