Poached Salmon With Horseradish Sauce (Moret)

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
Tender, flaky salmon gently poached in aromatic broth and served with a creamy, zesty horseradish sauce.
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This elegant yet simple dish features succulent salmon steaks gently poached in a fragrant broth of water, lemon, carrots, celery, and peppercorns. The gentle cooking method ensures the fish remains moist and tender without overpowering its natural flavor. It is paired with a classic creamy horseradish sauce that adds a bright, spicy kick to balance the richness of the fish. Perfect for a sophisticated weeknight dinner or a light lunch, this recipe highlights fresh ingredients and clean flavors. It’s an excellent choice for those looking for a healthy, low-fat main course that feels indulgent. Serve with steamed greens or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

Poached Salmon With Horseradish Sauce (Moret)

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 899.5

Description

This elegant yet simple dish features succulent salmon steaks gently poached in a fragrant broth of water, lemon, carrots, celery, and peppercorns. The gentle cooking method ensures the fish remains moist and tender without overpowering its natural flavor. It is paired with a classic creamy horseradish sauce that adds a bright, spicy kick to balance the richness of the fish. Perfect for a sophisticated weeknight dinner or a light lunch, this recipe highlights fresh ingredients and clean flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for those looking for a healthy, low-fat main course that feels indulgent. Serve with steamed greens or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large skillet or wide pot, combine the water, sliced lemon, sliced carrot, sliced celery, and peppercorns.
  2. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat; do not let it boil vigorously.
  3. Carefully place the salmon steaks into the simmering liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  4. Reduce heat to low and poach the salmon for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Using a slotted spatula, gently remove the salmon steaks from the liquid and transfer them to serving plates.
  6. Serve the poached salmon immediately with horseradish sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 899.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.6g81%
Saturated Fat 12.4g62%
Cholesterol 220.0mg74%
Sodium 342.0mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 16.2g6%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g23%
Sugars 6.1g
Protein 82.3g165%

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

Keywords: salmon, poached, horseradish, sauce, fish, healthy, dinner, lemon, carrot, celery, peppercorns, seafood, main course, low fat, easy, weeknight, flaky, zesty, creamy, simple
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