
Poached Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce
This elegant dish features tender poached salmon topped with a rich and creamy hollandaise sauce.
Ingredients
- Fresh dill (1 tablespoon, chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
- Butter (1 cup, melted)
- Egg yolks (3)
- Lemon (1, sliced)
- White wine (1 cup)
- Water (4 cups)
- Salmon fillets (4 pieces)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, bring the water, white wine, and sliced lemon to a simmer.
- Gently place the salmon fillets into the simmering liquid and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is cooking, prepare the hollandaise sauce. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
- Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Season the hollandaise sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the poached salmon from the liquid and transfer to serving plates.
- Pour the hollandaise sauce over the salmon fillets and garnish with fresh dill.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 30g • Carbs: 2g • Protein: 35g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 1g