Entrée: United States – Poached Salmon with Wine Sauce
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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.
Estimated 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
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.