Name: Dr. Andrew Weil’s Easy Poached Salmon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces per person); 1 carrot, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 2 slices lemons; 3 sprigs parsley; 6 bay leaves (Turkish if possible); salt; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/2 lemon, juiced (i.e., juice of 1/2 lemon)

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This recipe is from Dr. Andrew Weil’s book, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health. When I made this I used too small a pan to take all the vegetables and the salmon, so the tops of my salmon were not covered in liquid; this worked for us because DH is a sashimi connoisseur so he went for the least done piece. I also was surprised to discard the vegetables! I nibbled on the delicious carrot slices, though! And yes, this is an easy dish and the salmon came out just great! :)

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ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces per person)
1 carrot, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 slices lemons
3 sprigs parsley
6 bay leaves (Turkish if possible)
salt
1 cup dry white wine
¹⁄₂ lemon, juiced (i.e., juice of 1/2 lemon)

directions

Place carrot, onion, celery, lemon, parsley, and bay leaves (if using California bay leaves, just use half a large leaf) in saucepan.
Top vegetables with the fish, cold water to cover, salt to taste, the wine, and the lemon juice. Bring the pot to a boil leaving it uncovered.
Adjust heat to simmer and cook 5 minutes.
Turn off heat and without stirring, allow to rest 10 minutes.
Carefully remove to a serving platter; the salmon will be perfectly done. It is delicious served either hot or cold.

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"This recipe is from Dr. Andrew Weil’s book, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health. When I made this I used too small a pan to take all the vegetables and the salmon, so the tops of my salmon were not covered in liquid; this worked for us because DH is a sashimi connoisseur so he went for the least done piece. I also was surprised to discard the vegetables! I nibbled on the delicious carrot slices, though! And yes, this is an easy dish and the salmon came out just great! :)"

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review by ellie_

1/18/2013

This is great and oh so easy! I didn't have any bay leaves but otherwise made as directed served with tossed salad for a very good and healthy supper. Thanks for sharing!

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12/24/2012

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4/28/2012

This recipe is from Dr. Andrew Weil’s book, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health. When I made this I used too small a pan to take all the vegetables and the salmon, so the tops of my salmon were not covered in liquid; this worked for us because DH is a sashimi connoisseur so he went for the least done piece. I also was surprised to discard the vegetables! I nibbled on the delicious carrot slices, though! And yes, this is an easy dish and the salmon came out just great! :)