Vegetable-Poached Salmon

The subtle blend of flavors from the vegetables complement, without detracting from, the salmon. One serving supplies almost 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  cups water
• 1  small onion, thinly sliced
• 1  small leek, thinly sliced
• 1  stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1  small carrot, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 lime, thinly sliced
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  bay leaf
• 10  peppercorns
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 4  salmon steaks, 1 to 2 inches thick
• 1⁄2 lemon, thinly sliced,for garnish
• 1⁄2 lime, thinly sliced,for garnish

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients except salmon and remaining lemon and lime in a large skillet.
2. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Set salmon in simmering broth, cover, and gently simmer for 10 minutes, or until fish is opaque.
4. Place on serving plate with fresh lemon and lime garnish.
5. Good served warm or cold.