Traditional Poached Salmon

Name: Traditional Poached Salmon
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; Four 4- to 6-ounce fillets salmon; Sea salt and white pepper; 2 lemons, 1 halved and 1 cut into wedges; 1 bottle dry white wine, such as pinot grigio; Fresh parsley, for garnish

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
Four 4- to 6-ounce fillets salmon
Sea salt and white pepper
2 lemons, 1 halved and 1 cut into wedges
1 bottle dry white wine, such as pinot grigio
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1

Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon fillets and season with some sea salt and white pepper.
2

Set aside.
3

Fill a high-sided large skillet one-third of the way up with water.
4

Add the wine and lemon halves.
5

Bring to a low simmer, add the salmon and let cook until firm to the touch, 5 to 7 minutes for medium.
6

For well-done salmon, cook for 10 minutes.
7

Serve garnished with the lemon wedges and parsley.