Poached Salmon Recipe

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My husband, our kids and grandkids enjoy fishing on the Kenai River in summer, so we never have a shortage of salmon. I like this tasty recipe because it's so easy to prepare.

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Poached Salmon Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
4 salmon steaks (1 inch thick)
SAUCE:
1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter. Add the water, broth and seasonings. Add salmon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with the salmon. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 483 calories, 36 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 123 mg cholesterol, 474 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 35 g protein.

Originally published as Poached Salmon in Country Extra March 2000, p49