Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce

Cool, refreshing dill sauce makes a flavorful topping for fresh salmon.

Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: North Carolina Field & Family

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup onion, sliced thinly
  • ½ lemon, sliced thinly
  • 2 pounds salmon filet
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced, for garnish

Dill Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or fat-free sour cream
  • 1 packed (1.4 ounces) Knorr vegetable soup mix (or any other brand)
  • ½ cup fresh dill, chopped, plus extra for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add garlic salt, red pepper flakes, onion and lemon, and simmer for several minutes.
  2. Gently place the fish in the water bath. Poach for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until inside is no longer deep pink and the fish is flaky. Remove from water bath immediately and cool.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, soup mix and chopped dill. Coat the entire surface of the fish with the yogurt or sour cream. Garnish with a full layer of cucumber. Accent with lemon and dill.
  4. Chill for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.

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