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Salmon Poached in Lemon Zest and Rice Wine

Simple Poached Salmon

Cuisine anti inflammatory, antiinflammatory, dairy free, entree, fish, Healthy, keto, low carb
Keyword 30 Minute Meal, 5 Ingredients, Anti Cancer, Anti Inflammatory, Detox, Easy, Entree, gluten free, healthy, high protein, One Pan, Pescetarian, Salad, salmon
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon filet cut into four equal pieces
  • 1 cup rice based or dry white wine
  • 1 lemon – Both zest and flesh
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt plus a pinch for the yogurt sauce
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs like dill basil, parsley, or ¼ teaspoon dried dill or Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Place salmon in a medium nonstick skillet
  2. Add wine, zest from lemon, and fine salt
  3. Thinly slice four lemon slices from the center of the lemon and set aside for garnish, as shown in picture
  4. Cover and simmer until salmon achieves a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees and flakes easily, about 10-15 minutes
  5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with herb of choice, a squeeze of a lemon wedge, and a pinch of fine salt, then set aside
  6. Prepare simple green salad using guidelines above, or your favorite greens and dressing
  7. Once salmon is cooked through, plate salad, top with a salmon filet, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and garnish with a lemon slice

Recipe Notes

Serves Two to Four