Poached Salmon with Garlic and Herbs

This Garlic and Herb Poached Salmon is a healthy dinner that comes together in a matter of minutes. You will never believe how easy it is to prepare the perfect piece of fish! If you’ve never poached salmon, it’s really simple. You just cook the fish in a pan of liquid (white wine and water, in this case), which is infused with tons of fresh ingredients. The salmon absorbs the garlic, herbs, lemon, wine, and onion flavors as it gently cooks, resulting in a delicate, tender, moist, and delicious seafood supper. The poached salmon tastes fancy enough for entertaining, but it’s also quick enough for a crazy weeknight!

1½ cups dry white wine
1 cup water
3 slices lemon
1 onion, peeled and cut in half
5 sprigs fresh dill, chopped or 2 tsp. dried dill
5 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped or 2 tsp. dried parsley
5 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped or 2 tsp. dried thyme
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tsp. sea salt
1 lb fresh skinless, boneless salmon fillet

Garnish:
lemon zest
fresh herbs, chopped

In a medium skillet or saucepan, combine wine, water, lemon slices, onion, dill, parsley, thyme, garlic and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce liquid to a simmer over low heat, add the salmon, and cover.

Cook for 5-8 minutes, just until salmon is done. Remove salmon to serving plates.

Garnish with fresh lemon zest and chopped herbs, if desired.

Makes 3-4 small servings or 2 larger servings.