Poached Salmon
- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Active: 5 min
- Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
3 cups vegetable stock
1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 shallot, sliced
1 lemon, zested
Two 6-ounce pieces skin-on salmon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Arugula salad, for serving
Lemon slices, for serving
Olive oil, for drizzling
Directions
- Combine the stock, wine, thyme, garlic, shallot and lemon zest in a wide, deep pan and bring to a simmer. Add the salmon, a pinch of salt and a grind of pepper. Partially cover and simmer until the salmon is fully cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Serve with an arugula salad, lemon slices and olive oil drizzled on top.
