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Simple Poached Salmon

Simple Poached Salmon

A beautifully poached piece of salmon is clean tasting and light. There's only one rule: Don't overcook.

Everyday Food, June 2009 http://www.marthastewart.com/337705/simple-poached-salmon
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  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Total Time 25 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 small onion, peeled and halved
    • 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
    • Coarse salt
    • 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each and about 1 inch thick)

Directions

  1. In a large, deep, straight-sided skillet or heavy pot, combine carrots, celery, onion, lemon, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 8 minutes.
  2. Season salmon with salt and gently lower into simmering liquid (liquid should just cover fish). Reduce to a very gentle simmer. Cover and cook until salmon is opaque throughout, about 5 minutes (longer for thicker fillets). Using a wide slotted spatula, remove salmon from liquid.

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