Poached Salmon

Easy to make poached salmon packed with nutritious goodness and not packed with calories and carbs.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 qts. water
• 1 c. white wine
• 1/4 c. white wine vinegar
• 1 onion, sliced
• 8 peppercorns
• 2 whole allspice
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 t. salt
• 2 lbs. fresh whole salmon with skin, cleaned
• lemon wedges
• dill

t. = teaspoon, T. = Tablespoon, c. = cup

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients for poaching water (do not add salmon).
2. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes; cool to room temperature.
3. Wrap salmon in cheesecloth and secure.
4. Place salmon in poaching water and add extra water to completely cover salmon.
5. Place over medium heat and heat until simmering.
6. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until salmon is opaque.
7. Lift salmon from water and unwrap; remove skin and bones.
8. Chill or serve hot with lemon wedges and a dill garnish.

Yields 12 servings

Nutritional Information

Each serving contains:

• 106 calories
• carbohydrates: negligible