Poached salmon on tomato relish

Recipe Information

Description:
Poached salmon on tomato relish is a delicious recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 4 (1 salmon steak and ¼ cup relish per serving) servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4 (1 salmon steak and ¼ cup relish per serving)
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Salmon; Tomatoes; Parsley
Category Seafood; Fruit; Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Main Dish
Cook Method Poaching
Diet

Ingredients

  • Tomato relish:

    • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

    • 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped

    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • Black pepper to taste

  • Salmon

    • 4 5-ounce salmon steaks

    • 3 cups water

    • 4 black peppercorns

    • 1 lemon, sliced

    • 3 parsley sprigs

    • 1 small onion, thickly sliced

    • 2 bay leaves

Directions

  • For the tomato relish, mix together all the ingredients and set aside.

  • For the salmon, add the water to a pan (large enough to place salmon steaks in one layer) and bring to a boil.

  • Add the black peppercorns, lemon slices, parsley sprigs, onion, and bay leaves to the boiling water.

  • Reduce the heat to allow a gentle simmer, cover pan and continue to simmer 5 minutes.

  • Add the salmon steaks to the pan. Add additional water to cover the salmon if needed.

  • Continue to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

  • Divide the tomato relish evenly on four plates and place the salmon steaks on top of the relish.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 246 cal

  • Total fat: 10g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 93mg

  • Sodium: 94mg

  • Potassium: 945mg

  • Carbohydrate: 7g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 31g