Poached Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

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A light poached salmon dish with an amazing, easy sauce.

Salmon filet with dill sauce and a side of broccoli
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 salmon steaks
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Ingredients

  • 8 (3/4-inch thick) salmon steaks

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 small onion, thickly sliced

  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley

  • 4 slices lemon

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Rinse salmon and pat dry.

  2. Combine chicken broth, onion, parsley, lemon, salt, and pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a boil. Add salmon to the skillet in a single layer. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove salmon from the skillet and keep warm.

  3. Strain cooking liquid and reserve 2 cups.

  4. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, dill, sugar, and salt. Cook until bubbling, about 1 minute. Add reserved cooking liquid. Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce begins to thicken.

  5. Slowly stir 1/2 cup sauce into the egg yolks. Pour back into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not boil. Stir in lemon juice. Spoon sauce over salmon. Serve remaining sauce alongside.

Cook's Note:

Substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill for the fresh, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

226 Calories
11g Fat
5g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 316mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 520mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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