Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce

Submitted by Messiejessie625

"Easy poached salmon is sophisticated with a creamy caper-and-lemon sauce. Make it a meal: Serve with snow peas or roasted asparagus and a whole grain like quinoa or brown rice"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 4 portions
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 4 teaspoons capers, rinsed

directions

1. Place salmon in a large skillet. Add 1/2 cup wine and enough water to just cover the salmon. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, turn the salmon over, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the remaining 1/2 cup wine; boil until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and capers; cook 1 minute more. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and salt. To serve, top the salmon with the sauce and garnish with dill.

Reviews

[janetfl2003]

This is delicious, quick, and easy to make. In addition to poaching the salmon, you can also place the salmon portions on a baking sheet, sprinkle with lemon zest, and bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Top with the yummy sauce and garnish with dill before serving.