Quick, easy, healthy, and elegant enough for company.
One of the best ways to prepare salmon is to poach it, in just a little liquid.
We often use this"shallow poaching" methodwith a little white wine and herbs.
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Preparing salmon this way perfect for a quick and and easy midweek meal, and elegant enough for company.
And, by the way, it tastes great!
How could it not, with these ingredients, right?
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The dish takes maybe 10 minutes to prep and only 25 to cook.
Don’t use wine in cooking?
Just sub with more water and an additional 2 teaspoons of lemon juice.
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Add the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Simmer for 10 minutes, adding a little water if needed to prevent the sauce from getting too dry.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
Add 1/3 a cup of white wine a simple Chardonnay will work.
Add 1/4 cup of water.
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Bring to a simmer.
Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
Cook for 4-7 minutes, depending on how thick the cuts of fish are.
Poke the fish with a fork and look for doneness.
The fish should still be a little rare in the middle, but not raw.
Serve immediately, with tomato sauce generously applied.
