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Buttermilk-Poached Salmon

Buttermilk-Poached Salmon: Tender Delight in Minutes

Discover the exquisite taste of Buttermilk-Poached Salmon, a quick and healthy dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Poaching Liquid
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth Chicken broth can also be used.
  • 1 medium Shallot Feel free to substitute with onion if needed.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Can use garlic powder as a substitute.
  • 1 medium Lemon Lime can be used as a substitute.
  • 5 sprigs Fresh Thyme Dried thyme may be substituted.
  • 2 Bay Leaves Omit if not available.
For the Salmon
  • 1 pound Skinless Salmon Fillet Choose the freshest you can find.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt or table salt can work.
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be swapped.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Slotted Spatula
  • fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Aromatics: Peel and halve the shallot, smash the garlic cloves, and slice the lemon into rounds.
  2. Season the Salmon: Season both sides of the salmon fillet with kosher salt and place in a skillet.
  3. Combine the Poaching Liquid: Pour buttermilk and vegetable broth into the skillet, top with aromatics.
  4. Start Poaching: Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce heat and poach salmon for 11-12 minutes.
  5. Remove the Salmon: Lift the salmon using a slotted spatula and let it rest.
  6. Prepare the Sauce: Stir in Dijon mustard into the poaching liquid and reduce the sauce by half.
  7. Strain and Serve: Strain the sauce and drizzle over the salmon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to watch the heat to prevent overcooking. Fresh ingredients enhance the overall taste.

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