Cold Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce

Cold Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce

Elegant chilled salmon with creamy dill sauce - perfect for summer

Yield SERVES 6
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Difficulty MEDIUM

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the poaching liquid
    In a large, deep skillet or fish poacher, combine water, white wine, lemon slices, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  2. Poach the salmon
    Gently lower the salmon fillet, skin-side down, into the simmering liquid. The liquid should just barely cover the fish. Reduce heat to low, cover, and poach for 10-12 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked through but still moist in the center. The internal temperature should reach 140°F (60°C).
  3. Cool the salmon
    Using two spatulas, carefully transfer the salmon to a large plate or baking sheet. Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Make the dill sauce
    In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, capers, and Dijon mustard. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Prepare for serving
    When ready to serve, gently remove the skin from the chilled salmon if desired. Cut the salmon into 6 equal portions, being careful to leave each piece intact.
  6. Plate and serve
    Arrange each salmon portion on individual plates. Spoon a generous amount of dill sauce beside or over the salmon. Garnish with cucumber slices, fresh dill sprigs, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately while still chilled.

Nutritional Information

385
Calories
per serving
28
Protein
g per serving
3
Carbohydrates
g per serving
28
Total Fat
g per serving
5
Saturated Fat
g per serving
0.5
Fiber
g per serving
2
Sugar
g per serving
480
Sodium
mg per serving
12
Vitamin C
% of daily value
8
Iron
% of daily value

Cold Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce is Also Known As

Poached Salmon with Dill Mayonnaise, Laks med Dillsaus, Gravlax med Dillsås or Chilled Salmon with Herb Sauce