Citrus Poached Salmon with Fresh Lemon Dressing

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    40 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    30 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

Our Citrus Poached Salmon is a show stopper on any table!

Recipe tags: no-chicken base, moderate difficulty, main, seafood, skillet

Ingredients

Fresh Lemon Dressing

Quantity Ingredient
juice of 1 lemon, about 3 tablespoons
½ tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp organic garlic powder (may substitute with non-organic)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Quantity Ingredient
2 cups dry white wine
1½ cups water
1 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Vegetarian No Chicken Base
2 tsp whole coriander seeds, toasted
(½-inch) lemon rounds for pan bottom, about 2 lemons
2 dried bay leaves
4 (6-8 ounce) salmon fillets, thawed

Directions

Directions for Fresh Lemon Dressing

  • 1

    In a small bowl, add lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic powder; whisk to combine.

  • 2

    Gradually add oil while whisking; set aside. Prepare plates with fresh salad, add salmon and drizzle with dressing. Serve with lemon wedges or prepare additional dressing to serve table side.

  • 1

    In a large straight-sided skillet over low heat, add wine, water and Vegetarian No Chicken Base, whisk to combine.

  • 2

    In a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add whole coriander seeds. Toast and occasionally shake skillet until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add toasted coriander seeds, bay leaves, and lemon rounds to poaching liquid; cover and bring to a boil.

  • 3

    Reduce heat to medium-low. Place salmon on top of lemon rounds, cover and simmer until done, about 8-10 minutes.

  • 4

    Remove fish from pan. Discard coriander seeds, bay leaves and lemon rounds. Slightly cool; cut into bite-size pieces and serve over fresh mixed baby greens or a fresh fennel orange salad. Dress with Fresh Lemon Dressing or your favorite vinaigrette.