Thursday, February 17, 2011

Poached Salmon in Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients
  • 4 salmon filets
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp white wine
  • The zest and juice of one whole lemon
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp tarragon
  • sea salt and fresh crack black pepper
Directions
  1. Sprinkle salmon filets with salt and pepper, set aside
  2. In a large, heavy bottomed skillet, bring all ingredients to a gentle simmer but do not boil.
  3. Add the salmon to the pan skin side down and continue to simmer for five minutes. Turn salmon and simmer for 3- 5 minutes more until fish is opaque and internal temperature reaches 160 f. Remove the skin from your salmon at this point if you wish.
  4. Serve with sauce spooned over and sprinkle with fresh parsley.