Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"The French peasant cuisine is at the basis of the culinary art. By this I mean it is composed of honest elements that la grande cuisine only embellishes."
-Alexandre Dumaine, Chef
The refrigerator light goes on...
I love poached salmon and it's perfect for a hot summer's day. The short cooking time doesn't heat up the kitchen too much and when served the cool fish is just right on a hot day. I like this tart yogurt sauce, but you can top poached salmon with your favorite salsa or mayonnaise.
Poached Salmon with Roasted Garlic Yogurt
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces fish with sauce
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe also requires making Roasted Garlic
This recipe makes great leftovers.
Serve with Roasted Corn on the Cob or Mashed Yams or Oregano Rice
AND
Serve with Pan Grilled Broccoli or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Lemon Butter Brussels Sprouts or Herbed Zucchini or Maple Sage Carrots or Maple Sage Carrots - Low Sodium Version
| 2 quarts | water |
| 4 4 ounce | salmon filets (skinless) |
| 3 cloves | roasted garlic |
| 1/2 cup | non-fat Greek yogurt |
| 2 Tbsp | fresh lemon juice |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| 1/2 tsp | sugar |
Place the water in a large skillet over high heat. Heat until the water is barely simmering and then reduce the heat to medium low.
Add the salmon fillets and poach for about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool for about ten minutes then chill.
Mash the roasted garlic with a fork until smooth.
Mix the garlic together with the yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper and sugar. Chill.
Serve the chilled salmon topped with the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces fish with sauce
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 241 | Calories from Fat 121 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 13g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 5g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 68mg | 24% |
| Sodium 164mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrates 4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 25g |
| Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 14% |
| Calcium 7% | Iron 4% |
| Vitamin K 1 mcg | Potassium 503 mg |
| Magnesium 39 mg | |