Entrée: United States – Poached Salmon with Wine Sauce

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Poached Salmon with Wine Sauce recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 5 min
Cook 15 min
Total 20 min

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz each (170 g each), about 1.5 lb total (680 g total)
1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine
1 cup (240 ml) water
2 tbsp (30 ml) white wine vinegar
1 shallot, finely chopped
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the wine, water, vinegar, and shallot. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Carefully place them in the simmering liquid and poach for 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove salmon and cover to keep warm. Boil the remaining liquid until reduced by half.
4. Serve salmon with the reduced wine sauce drizzled over and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 410 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.2 g
Protein: 35 g
Fat: 22.8 g
Saturated fat: 5.2 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Sugar: 1.4 g
Sodium: 107 mg
Potassium: 695 mg
Calcium: 27 mg
Iron: 0.89 mg
Vitamin A: 99 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 7.5 mg

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:00+00:00

*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
1638
Country
United States
Region
Pacific Northwest
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=1638

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!