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Poached Salmon

By: Rose Mower 
"My husband, our kids and grandkids enjoy fishing on the Kenai River in summer, so we never have a shortage of salmon. I like this tasty recipe because it's so easy to prepare."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 4 salmon steaks (1 inch thick)
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter. Add the water, broth and seasonings. Add salmon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with the salmon.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2010 by Peaches Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was very good. I had to use the MW salad dressing as I didn't have any mayo or yogurt,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2010 by Michael E   view full review
I didn't change a thing...this had to be the EASIEST piece recipe I have ever made, and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by Nicoley   view full review
Very good, and very light. If you like heavy seasoning you may not like this as much, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by Lonnie   view full review
This was the first time I'd ever poached anything. It turned out great, with a side of brown...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by cmcgl001   view full review
My boyfriend and I LOVED this dish. We followed the recipe exactly and couldn't have been...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2010 by muirpass   view full review
Super tender, wonderfully subtle seasoning flavor. The sauce could use some seasoning. Will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by fille   view full review
This recipe is VERY good. I didn't make any changes although it took me 30 minutes to cook it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2012 by chaplainesque   view full review
A very good way to caook salmon! I had to feed 18 people and bought a whole side of a huge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2011 by junebug2591   view full review
This was a delicious, simple, light dish to make and my boyfriend and I were very pleased with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2011 by toddmickel@gmail.com   view full review
I made this with Tilapia filets instead of Salmon because stuck out here in the midwest...

 

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