Perfect Poached Salmon

Name: Perfect Poached Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 skin-on salmon fillets, 6 ounces each; 1 cup water; ½ cup white wine or broth; 1 lemon, sliced; 1 shallot, sliced; 1 medium fennel bulb, sliced; 6 sprigs fresh dill or other fine herb like parsley, cilantro or mint; Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

Poaching salmon is one of our favorite ways to cook salmon! It cooks quickly and stays moist, flaky, and tender. The aromatics (lemon, shallot, fennel, and dill) are optional but add lots of delicious flavor. You can use water, broth, or a combination of water and white wine for the poaching liquid. If you love this recipe, you may also love my poached chicken and poached shrimp!

Updated at: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:04:59 GMT