SALMON WITH EGG SAUCE ( LOW CALORIE)

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This is a recipe from Better Homes and Gardens booklet I have had since 1986 ~ Great tasty meal and poaching keeps the calories down to make this a great dinner when we are trying to lose weight. Picture is also from the booklet.

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Fish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb 3-4 pound fresh or frozen dressed salmon
2 c water
1 stick stalk celery , cut up
1 slice lemon
1 slice onion
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
egg sauce
paprika
parsley
lemon slices
EGG SAUCE
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
3/4 c reserved fish cooking liquid
3/4 c skim milk
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Thaw fish, if frozen. Wrap salmon in cheesecloth. Place the wrapped fish on rack in a poaching pan. Add water, celery, 1 lemon slice, onion, bay leaf, and salt.
  • 2. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Cover poaching pan and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove salmon from pan; wrap in foil to keep warm. Strain cooking liquid, reserving 3/4 cup. Make the Egg Sauce, keep warm.
  • 3. Pull foil and cloth away from fish; carefully remove skin. Discard skin. transfer fish to serving platter, using two large spatulas. Top with some of the Egg Sauce; sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with parsley and additional lemon slices. Pass remaining Egg Sauce. Makes 8 servings.
  • 4. Egg Sauce: In a saucepan melt 3 Tablespoons butter or margarine, stir in 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon white papper. And the 3/4 cup reserved fish cooking liquid and 3/4 cup skim milk all at once. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Sir in 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped; heat through.

Muhammad Maroof
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the egg sauce was delicious. My guests raved about it!


Zeyneb Nuruhussn
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the egg sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Gaziur
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the egg sauce is delicious.


Qurban Rajput
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


ATTACK GAMING
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I tried this recipe and it was surprisingly good. The egg sauce was especially delicious.


Whisker Meow
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra seasonings to the salmon and the egg sauce, and it turned out much better.


Maqsood Ahmed
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the egg sauce was delicious. My guests raved about it!


Zekiya Jimma
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the egg sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


NMR Hridoy
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the egg sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or rice.


Tear Pineda
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon turned out great! The egg sauce was a bit too runny for my taste, but that's an easy fix. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe and will definitely make it again.


Aliza Sheikh
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the salmon and the egg sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Zechs Merquise
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the egg sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!