Poached Salmon with Honey Mustard Sauce

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Serve this appetizer with party rye bread slices that you've cut with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Whether you 're serving two or eight, any remaining salmon can be tossed with pasta or salad greens for another meal.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 - appetizer servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water

  • 3 slices lemon

  • 3 slices onion

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley sprigs

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

  • 1 pound salmon fillet

  • 5 tablespoons honey mustard (below)

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

  • 2 teaspoons capers

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Heat water, lemon slices, onion slices, parsley sprigs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper to boiling in 10- or 12-inch skillet. Boil 3 minutes; reduce heat to medium-low.

  2. Add salmon, skin side down. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Remove salmon from liquid in skillet. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Discard liquid in skillet.

  3. Make Honey-Mustard Sauce. Mix chopped parsley, red onion, capers and lemon peel until well blended; set aside.

  4. To serve, carefully remove skin from salmon; place salmon on serving plate. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drizzle sauce over top; sprinkle with parsley mixture. Serve with bread slices.

Tips

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160 Calories
9g Fat
10g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 280mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.