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Citrus Poached Salmon

If you have never poached salmon before, you are in for a real treat. Perfectly suited for do-ahead meals for time-crunched schedules and be a lovely addition to your company table. Healthy, light and so quick to prepare makes this dish another fantastic MPM Dinner in a Flash!
Servings: 6 to 8
Author: Linda Shapiro, © Meal Planning Maven

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon fillet skin on, wild-caught preferred (see MPM Mini-Bites)

Poaching Stock

  • About 8 cups water
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 1 lime sliced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 5 sprigs each fresh dill and parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 whole peppercorns

Garnishes

  • 4 green onions trimmed
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 lime sliced

Instructions

  • Place water and fruit juices into a large deep skillet with ample room to hold the fish as well as the poaching liquid. Lay salmon fillet in skillet, skin-side down.
  • Place fruit slices, green onions, carrots, herbs, salt and peppercorns on top of salmon. If salmon is not completely submerged, add more water.
  • Over high setting, heat stock, uncovered just until boiling.
  • Remove from heat. Cover with a tight-fitting lid (or wrap skillet tightly with foil) Let stand for about 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and test for doneness. Salmon is cooked through when firm to the touch and opaque. Another way to tell if salmon is done if it flakes easily with a fork.
  • With a spatula in each hand, carefully lift out the salmon and place on a plate. (Salmon may crack slightly which is ok.) If desired, save stock for another use. Let salmon cool for 10 minutes.
  • Cover and chill salmon for at least 2 hours or up to one day. Transfer to a decorative platter. Garnish with green onions, orange, lemon and lime slices.

Notes

Make Ahead and Storage Tips: salmon may be poached up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Use leftover salmon within one day.
Poached salmon pairs perfectly with a yogurt- cucumber sauce like Cucumber Raita or .Tzatziki Leftovers make easy lunches to take to work. Just add to a yummy salad and your meal is complete.