Sekai no Shokutaku

Italy / Main

Wikibooks

Italian Poached Salmon

Ingredients

ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
  • salmon, fillets; 24 ounces; pin bones removed4
  • red wine3/4 cup
  • tomato paste1/4 cup
  • capers, finely chopped1 tbsp
  • salt
  • black pepper, freshly ground
  • flour
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • minced garlic1 tbsp
  • rosemary, fresh1 tsp
  • fresh thyme2 tsp
  • lemon pepper1 tbsp

Method 6 steps

  1. Combine wine, tomato paste, and capers. Set aside.

  2. In a skillet large enough to hold all the salmon, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden.

  3. Add wine mixture to garlic. Reduce temperature to 145°F, then keep at 145°F.

  4. Rub salmon with remaining oil. Press seasonings into meat, then dredge all sides in flour. Set aside.

  5. Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 2 filets, skin side up, and cook until browned on all sides. Repeat with remaining salmon.

  6. Move to 145°F wine mixture, then cook until fish is pink throughout and flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve immediately.