Brazil Nut Free Herb-Poached Salmon
Gently poached in a fragrant bath of lemon, garlic, thyme, and apple cider vinegar, this salmon comes out silky, tender, and deeply flavorful without a drop of added fat in the cooking process. The real finishing touch is a bright herb oil — chopped parsley, chives, olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon — spooned over each fillet just before serving. It's the kind of simple elegance that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, salmon dishes can sometimes feel risky when restaurant preparations or packaged sauces sneak in unexpected ingredients, but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify. The poaching method itself is wonderfully forgiving — as long as you keep the liquid at a gentle tremor rather than a rolling boil, the fish stays moist and flakes beautifully at the fork. Serve it with lemon wedges and a simple side, and you have a clean, satisfying meal that feels genuinely special.
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4 servings
For the poaching liquid
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ lemon, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- ½ small onion, roughly chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
For the herb oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet or wide saucepan, combine the water, apple cider vinegar, lemon slices, garlic, onion, thyme sprigs, parsley sprigs, bay leaf, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant.
- 2
While the poaching liquid simmers, stir together the chopped parsley leaves, chives, olive oil, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
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