Quick Poached Salmon with Dill Mustard Sauce
Tender salmon is gently poached in white wine and shallots, then paired with a tangy yogurt sauce brightened by lemon, Dijon, and fresh dill. The fish stays moist and delicate, while the sauce adds fresh herbiness and a subtle sweetness from honey. Ideal for a light dinner or a refined weeknight meal, Quick Poached Salmon with Dill Mustard Sauce feels elegant with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, blend yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, dill, and honey.
- 2
Cover and refrigerate until the salmon is ready.
- 3
Make the salmon: Put the salmon in a medium saucepan. Pour in the wine, add just enough water to cover the salmon, and sprinkle the shallots over the top. Cover and cook over medium heat until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the liquid.
- 4
Serve the salmon and shallots with the sauce.
- Calories 261.43 kcal Moderate
- Protein 27.02 g Good Source
- Carbs 11.83 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.53 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.31 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 63.05 mg High
- Sodium 473.94 mg High
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.35 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 67.25 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source
- Potassium 503.77 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 60.85 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.84 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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