Buttermilk-Poached Salmon: Tender Delight in Minutes
If you’re searching for a quick yet elegant seafood dish, Buttermilk-Poached Salmon is the perfect choice. This recipe creates tender, flaky salmon infused with subtle flavors from a creamy buttermilk and vegetable broth bath. Ready in just 27 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or intimate family gatherings. The salmon’s mild taste and moist texture are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh salad, and you have a complete meal that’s both healthy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat buttermilk
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 medium shallot (or onion)
- 2 cloves garlic (or garlic powder)
- 1 medium lemon (or lime)
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme (or dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves (optional)
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine buttermilk and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add shallot, garlic, lemon juice, thyme, bay leaves, and salt to the simmering liquid; cook for about five minutes.
- Carefully place salmon fillets into the poaching liquid skin-side up (if applicable). Cover and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Poach for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the salmon using a slotted spatula and serve warm with extra lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg