Quick-Braised Salmon and Lettuce

Name: Quick-Braised Salmon and Lettuce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large shallots, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each); Coarse salt and ground pepper; 2 heads loose-leaved lettuce, such as green or red leaf, trimmed and chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Recipe photo courtesy of Johnny Miller

Cooked lettuce absorbs the broth's flavor and makes a silky side dish -- all in one pot.

Source: Everyday Food, May 2012

30 mins 15 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 heads loose-leaved lettuce, such as green or red leaf, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 minutes. Add lemon zest and broth and bring to a simmer. Season salmon with salt and pepper and add to pot. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Add lettuce (pot will be full), cover, and cook until lettuce is wilted and salmon is cooked through, 9 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with dill and broth if desired.