Poached Salmon with Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe

Poached Salmon with Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 slices lemon
  • 3 slices onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 pound salmon fillet
  • 5 tablespoons honey mustard (below)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  1. Heat water, lemon slices, onion slices, parsley sprigs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper to boiling in 10- or 12-inch skillet. Boil 3 minutes; reduce heat to medium-low.
  2. Add salmon, skin side down. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Remove salmon from liquid in skillet. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Discard liquid in skillet.
  3. Make Honey-Mustard Sauce. Mix chopped parsley, red onion, capers and lemon peel until well blended; set aside.
  4. To serve, carefully remove skin from salmon; place salmon on serving plate. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drizzle sauce over top; sprinkle with parsley mixture. Serve with bread slices.
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