Poached salmon is both easy and fancy.
If you’re entertaining in a hurry or dining solo, you have to try it!
This is my hands-down favorite way to prepare salmon, because it’s so quick!
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The method we use is “shallow poaching.”
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook.
The salmon cooks gently and absorbs the flavors of the aromatics.
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They’ll be less likely to fall apart when you remove them from the poaching liquid.
The variety of salmon is up to you.
We love wild-caught Pacific salmon varieties such as Coho, King, and Sockeye.
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Sprinkle the salmon fillets with a little salt.
Place salmon fillets, skin-side down on the pan, and cover.
Cook 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet, or to desired done-ness.
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Serve sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper and a slice or two of lemon on the side.
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