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Easy Poached Salmon with Lemony Herb Pesto

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Easy Poached Salmon with Lemony Herb Pesto
Easy Poached Salmon with Lemony Herb Pesto

15 Minutes

Easy Poached Salmon with Lemony Herb Pesto

14 Ingredients

Easy Poached Salmon with Lemony Herb Pesto

08 Steps

Easy Poached Salmon with Lemony Herb Pesto

This foolproof way to cook Oceanbox salmon ensures juicy results and is perfect for make-ahead meal prep too! Enjoy delicate, buttery salmon warm or chilled with a bright herb pesto that gives an amazing pop of flavor!

Directions

  1. Place the peppercorns, bay leaf, dill, lemon, onion, and salt in a shallow pan. Add the salmon filets skin side down and add enough water just to cover the top of the salmon. Heat over medium heat until simmering.Cover pan and simmer salmon for an additional 8-10 minutes for medium (adjust timing to cook salmon to your liking!) Use a slotted spatula to remove salmon to a plate.While salmon is simmering combine all Lemony Herb Pesto ingredients in a small food processor or blender and season to taste.Enjoy salmon warm topped with Lemony Herb Pesto or chill until ready to serve. Salmon will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days after cooking.TIP: Drizzle salmon with some poaching liquid before storing in the refrigerator for a

Ingredients

  • 1 package Oceanbox Salmon
  • 1 tsp peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig fresh dill
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Lemony Herd Pesto

  • 1 TB olive oil
  • 1 TB lemon juice
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1 cup mixed chopped herbs
  • (dill, tarragon, chives, basil, cilantro, or parsley) 
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • Salt & pepper to taste

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