Skinny Poached Salmon
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
Eating healthier doesn't have to equal boring! Our Skinny Poached Salmon is cooked in a flavor-locking foil packet, and then drizzled with a Dijon mustard glaze. It's a recipe that'll make your tummy happy, and before you know it...smaller!
What You'll Need
- 4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper for sprinkling
- 4 slices lemon
- 4 sprigs dill plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, divided
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
What to Do
- Place 4 pieces of aluminum foil each about 8 inches long on a flat surface. Place a salmon fillet on each piece of foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place a slice of lemon and sprig of dill on top of each fillet. Pour a tablespoon of wine over each fillet, then fold up ends of foil, making sure seams are closed.
- Place a steamer basket in a large pot or deep skillet. Over high heat, bring an inch of water to a boil. Carefully place the foil packets in the steamer basket and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, mustard, and chopped dill. Open foil packets carefully, remove salmon to a serving platter, and drizzle with glaze; serve immediately.
Notes
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chickengranny
Jan 05, 2017
This was so good, we are trying the ingredients again tonight with bay scallops
simplesimon393 310 0783
Feb 16, 2015
My husband and me both liked this, I will make it again. It's a very easy recipe.
alice135 3703982
Jan 02, 2015
can this be cooked in the microwave?
Test Kitchen Team
Jan 05, 2015
Hello Alice! We do not recommend making this dish in the microwave. This fish is cooked inside a foil packet, and nothing should be cooked in foil in the microwave. Also, cooking this dish in the microwave may result in a rubbery texture.
recipe woman
Jan 02, 2015
I do not have a steamer, and all that sounds complicated. Can you just bake the foil-wrapped salmon and bake it, and if so, for approx. how long?
meatandtaters
Jan 02, 2015
If you have a large metal or mesh strainer it will serve the same purpose. To bake this you could use a grill tray in a roaster with the water in the pan like a bain marie.
Test Kitchen Team
Jan 05, 2015
Yes, you can definitely bake the salmon! It would take about 15 - 18 minutes to cook in a 350 degrees F oven.
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