Description
A simple yet elegant recipe for poached salmon served with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Fresh dill or parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds of potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Start by peeling and chopping your potatoes into even chunks. Place them in a pot of salted boiling water. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Once cooked, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Make the mashed potatoes: Add butter and milk to the drained potatoes, then mash them until creamy. Don’t hold back on the salt and pepper! Set aside to keep warm.
- Prep the salmon: In a large skillet, combine the vegetable broth, water, lemon zest, and juice. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Poach the salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then gently add them to the simmering broth. Cover the skillet and let the salmon poach for about 10-12 minutes, until it’s cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serving up: Carefully remove the salmon from the skillet and serve it atop the creamy mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley for a pop of color and flavor!
Notes
Control the heat while poaching to prevent the salmon from falling apart. Experiment with herbs in the poaching liquid for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: poached salmon, easy recipe, creamy mashed potatoes, family dinner, seafood