Alpha Gal Friendly Herb-Poached Salmon

Salmon is one of those proteins that feels naturally at home in a clean, mammalian-free kitchen, and this poached version takes full advantage of that. The real magic here is the aromatic poaching liquid — water brightened with apple cider vinegar, lemon, garlic, onion, and a bundle of fresh herbs that perfume the fish from the outside in as it cooks low and slow. Keeping the liquid at a bare tremble rather than a rolling boil is the key to salmon that stays silky and tender instead of turning rubbery or dry. Once the fillets are lifted out, a quick herb oil made from chopped parsley, chives, olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon goes on top, adding a grassy, bright finish that makes the whole plate feel restaurant-worthy. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant- or fish-based, so there's no second-guessing labels or swapping anything out — it just works as written. Serve it with lemon wedges and you've got a dish that's as elegant as it is effortless.

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