Name: Poached Salmon with Caper and Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Salmon Fillets (SustainablyFished); 1 cup dry white wine (divided); 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot (minced); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 teaspoons capers (rinsed); 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)

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Poached Salmon with Caper and Lemon Sauce

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: British, French

Keyword: Seafood

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: people

Calories: 235kcal

Ingredients

1 lb Salmon Fillets SustainablyFished
1 cup dry white wine divided
2 teaspoons Extra Virgin olive oil
1 large shallot minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons capers rinsed
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped

Instructions

Place salmon in a large pan. Add 1/2 cup wine and enough water to just cover the salmon. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce to a simmer, turn the salmon over, cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat.
Heat oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring until brown.
Add the remaining 1/2 cup wine; boil until slightly reduced.
Stir in lemon juice and capers; cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and salt.
To serve, top the salmon with the sauce and garnish with dill.